Leave Replacement: Special Education Math (High School)

TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERQualifications Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate andappropriate Special Education Endorsement oreligibility Minimum experience as determined by the board Demonstrated knowledge of effective teachingmethods and ability to maintain a positive learningenvironment Strong interpersonal and communication skills Required criminal history background check andproof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alienstatusREPORTS TO: Principal, Director of Special EducationSUPERVISES: Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aidesJOB GOAL: To provide an approved special educationprogram and establish a class environment thatfosters learning and personal growth; to help pupilsto develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed toprovide a good foundation for continued education;and to maintain good relationships with parents andother staff members.Performance Responsibilities Provides instruction to classified pupils in accordance with each pupil'sindividualized education program. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and providesindividualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of eachpupil. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation andweekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectivelyachieve these objectives. Works cooperatively with regular education teaching staff to coordinateinstructional activities and to monitor the progress of each pupil andprovides support instruction in the regular classroom or resource centeras assigned. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record booksand/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reportingpurposes. Provides home instruction to confined special education pupils asassigned. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achievea classroom climate conducive to learning. Consults with members of the child study team regarding each pupil'seducational program, academic program and personal growth. Meetsat least once annually with the case manager, parents and otherprofessional staff to review and revise the individualized educationprogram and placement of each assigned pupil. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means toinform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress. Participates in the development of the district's plan for specialeducation. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvementthrough inservice education and other professional growth activities. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees andother school system groups. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructionalprogram. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment andcertification as may be assigned.EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary to be determined by the board.EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually inaccordance with state law and the provisions of theboard's policy on evaluation of certified staff.APPROVED BY: __BOARD OF EDUCATION___ DATE: _____4/27/09_______REVISED: ________________________Legal ReferencesN.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. Law Against DiscriminationN.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record; employee in regularcontact with pupils; grounds for disqualification fromemployment; exceptionN.J.S.A. 18A:6-10 Dismissal and reduction in compensation ofpersons under tenure in public school systemN.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirementN.J.S.A. 18A:25-2 Authority over pupilsN.J.S.A. 18A:25-4 School register; keepingN.J.S.A. 18A:26-1 Citizenship of teachers, etc.N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1.1 Residence requirements prohibitedN.J.S.A. 18A:26-2 Certificates required; exceptionN.J.S.A. 18A:27 Employment and contractsN.J.S.A. 18A:28-3 No tenure for noncitizensN.J.S.A. 18A:28-5 Tenure of teaching staff membersN.J.S.A. 18A:28-8 Notice of intention to resign requiredN.J.S.A. 18A:37 Discipline of pupilsN.J.S.A. 18A:46 Classes and facilities for handicapped childrenN.J.A.C. 6A:7 Managing for equality and equity in educationN.J.A.C. 6A:8 Standards and assessmentN.J.A.C. 6A:9 Professional licensure and standardsSee ParticularlyN.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.3 Professional standards for teachersN.J.A.C. 6A:9-5 General certification policiesN.J.A.C. 6A:9-8 Requirements for instructional certificateN.J.A.C. 6A:9-9.5 Special educationN.J.A.C. 6A:9-11.3 Special educationN.J.A.C. 6A:9-15 Required professional development for teachersN.J.A.C. 6A:16 Programs to support student developmentN.J.A.C. 6A:14 Special educationN.J.A.C. 6A:32-4 Employment of teaching staffN.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.4 Evaluation of tenured teaching staff membersN.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.5 Evaluation of nontenured teaching staff membersN.J.A.C. 6A:32-5.1 Standards for determining seniorityN.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinationsN.J.A.C. 6A:32-7 Student recordsN.J.A.C. 6A:32-8 Attendance and pupil accountingImmigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),reauthorized 1997, P.L. 105-17 (formerly the Education for All Handicapped Act)29 U.S.C.A. 794 et seq. - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 197334 CFR 76.1 et seq. - General Administrative Regulation EDGAR34 CFR 77.1 et seq. - General Administrative Regulation EDGAR34 CFR 300 - Assistance to States for the Education of Children with DisabilitiesAgostini v. Felton, 65 U.S.L.W. 4524 (1997), overruling Aguilar v. Felton,473 U.S. 402 (1985)Honig v. Doe, 484 U.S. 305 (1988)Oberti v. Board of Education of Clementon School District, 995 F.2d 1204,1216-17 (3d Cir. 1993)Manual for the Evaluation of Local School Districts (September 2002)Page 4 of 4 Rev. 2/07No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P.L. 107-110, 20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.BBEA Leave ReplacementsSalary: D, BA Following the established BBEA Salary Guide $61,825.00. Stipend opportunities.Benefits: Full time year leave replacements are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal, Vacation and Bereavement Days are included.BOUND BROOK SCHOOL DISTRICTPAY TRANSPARENCY LAW - P.L. 2024, C. 91**Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer**