Teacher of Students with Disabilities
1 day ago
Westville
Job Description ARCHBISHOP DAMIANO SCHOOL POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Teacher of the Handicapped/Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Grades 3-5/Multi-Age) Status: Exempt, Full-Time To: Assistant Principals/Executive Director Summary of Position: Archbishop Damiano School (ADS) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our instructional team. This teacher will work with students in grades 3–5 (or a multi-age classroom), providing individualized instruction that supports academic growth, functional skills, and social-emotional development. Qualifications for the Position: • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)., • NJ DOE Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH), Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD), Preschool–Grade 3 (P–3) certification, or K–6 certification required., • Prior experience working with preschool-aged children, preferably in a special education setting., • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills., • Commitment to collaborative teamwork and continuous learning., • Successful completion of the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) Criminal History Background Check required. Essential Duties/Responsibilities of the Position: • Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with NJDOE standards and each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)., • Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners with multiple disabilities., • Foster a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment that promotes independence, engagement, and positive behavior., • Collaborate effectively with paraprofessionals, related service providers, and administrators to ensure a coordinated approach to student learning., • Communicate regularly with families to share progress, strategies, and support for student success., • Maintain accurate records, complete IEP documentation, and participate in IEP meetings., • Participate in professional development, school events, Back-to-School Night, and other school activities., • Engage in ongoing professional growth and contribute to the broader school community., • Understand atypical variations in motor and communication development of students with disabilities and implement modifications to support daily activities., • Ensure daily functional positioning, movement, and oral motor skills using appropriate assistive equipment and technology., • Use communication aids and develop strategies for integrating augmentative communication into classroom activities., • Encourage expansion of students’ adaptive skills to enhance social competence and community acceptance., • Stay current on medical information concerning the etiologies of disabilities and the relationship between medical issues and classroom activities., • Develop professional competencies, enhance technical skills, and demonstrate commitment to achieving Professional Development Plan (PDP) goals., • Respond appropriately to interruptions, emergencies, and safety or evacuation drills., • Follow Archbishop Damiano School and departmental policies and procedures, including student behavior management, child abuse and neglect reporting, infection control, safety, emergency procedures, attendance, and professional conduct., • Perform other duties as assigned. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: • 48-week contract, full-time position aligned with the ADS school calendar., • Salary range: Annually, based on experience and level of education., • Benefits begin after 60 days of employment., • Single health coverage fully covered by the school., • PTO/Sick time bank., • 403(b) retirement plan., • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option., • Professional development opportunities. Americans with Disabilities with Amendments (ADAAA) Specifications: The demands described herein below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Proficiency Ratings Legend: O = Occasionally – May be called upon to perform from time-to-time. R = Regularly – Commonly called upon to perform. F = Frequently – Repeatedly called upon to perform; cannot perform job without this. • Lifting unassisted: Up to 30 pounds, from the any level. (F), • Lifting assisted: Up to 100 pounds or more, from the any level. (F), • Standing/Walking: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position or moving about a work area. (F), • Sitting: Remaining in a normal, seated position. (O), • Bending/Stooping: Continual, intermittent flexing of the spine; bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. (F), • Crouching/Kneeling: Bending legs at knees; coming to rest on knee(s). (F), • Crawling: Moving about on a surface on hands and knees (O), • Pushing/Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from or toward the force. (F), • Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. (F), • Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs, and hands and arms. (F), • Repetitive finger/hand movements: Usage or other special equipment operated. (F), • Precise finger/hand movements: Seizing, grasping, turning, or otherwise performing precision work with hand or hands. (F), • Close vision: Clear vision at 20 in. or less. (R), • Distance vision: Clear vision at 20 feet or more. (R), • Color vision: The ability to identify and distinguish colors. (R), • Peripheral vision: To observe an area that can be seen up/down or to the left/right, while the eyes are fixed on a given point. (F), • Depth perception: The ability to judge distances and spatial relationships. (F), • Focus adjustment/ability: To adjust eyes to bring an object into sharp focus. (F), • Distinguish foreground/background sounds. (F), • Hear high/low frequencies. (F), • Hear/process for conversational speech. (F), • Effective articulation. (F), • Voice projection. (F), • Shift from technical to social language. (F), • Read and write at a college level. (F), • Taste: The ability to distinguish different flavors. (R), • Smell: The ability to distinguish scents. (R), • Touch: The ability to distinguish tactually. (R) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Archbishop Damiano School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.