Vocational Teacher

Vocational Teacher North Bergen, NJ Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $57,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Paid sick time Qualifications Behavior management for students with special needs Conducting community outreach projects Working with individuals with developmental disabilities Bachelor's degree in special education Classroom management Teaching Certification English Mid-level Bachelor's degree in early childhood education Curriculum implementation IEP development Preschool teaching Lesson planning Special Education Autism spectrum disorders support Classroom Teaching IEP implementation Collaborative teaching 2 years Bachelor of Arts Special Education Certification Teaching Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Vocational Teacher Full time/

Exempt Location:

North Hudson Academy, North Bergen, NJ Compensation Range:

$45,000-$57,000/annually Reports to: School principal

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Vocational Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs. In this role, you will help students aged 18 to 23 develop essential work skills and transition toward independent living. As part of our commitment to community outreach, you will engage with local organizations and resources to support our students in achieving their vocational goals and integrating successfully into the community. North Hudson Academy, a First Children School, is a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students from PreK through high school. Our school offers programs for students with behavioral/emotional issues, preschool handicapped and learners on the Autism Spectrum.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop lesson plans that clearly reflect the individual needs, goals, and objectives of the IEP. Establish and maintain an environment conducive to learning. Provide classroom assistants with training to enable them to provide one-to-one instruction. Utilize appropriate curricula, materials, and behavioral techniques. Attend all annual reviews and contribute appropriate goals and objectives to the IEP. Attend training, supervision sessions, and staff meetings as directed by the principal, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations. Perform other related duties as assigned. In this role, you will help students aged 3-21 develop essential work skills and transition toward independent living. As part of our commitment to community outreach, you will engage with local organizations and resources to support our students in achieving their vocational goals and integrating successfully into the community.

Team:

This role will be part of the instructional team, reporting to the school principal.

Basic Qualifications:

BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification Minimum of two years teaching experience with children Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Benefits:

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan.

Who we are:

First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.

EEO:

First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.