Elementary Teacher (Teacher of Visual Disability)

Description

Job Title - Teacher

Job Duties:

The Teacher will report to the Head of School/Principal/CEO and will complete but is not limited to the following duties:

Job Responsibilities:

• Remains current with new developments in subject matter content, teaching methods, instructional strategies, educational technology, and educational research in assigned subject area(s)
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques to motivate students and demonstrates an understanding of the psychological, societal, and developmental needs of students,
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, adapts the curriculum, and plans a program of study to meet the individual needs, interests, diversified skill set, and abilities of each student,
• Establishes standards of student behavior and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner in order to achieve a classroom environment that is conducive to learning,
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of NJCCCS goals and sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and planning to achieve these objectives,
• Identifies students’ needs and cooperates with other professional specialists in assessing and resolving learning difficulties.
• Establishes communications with colleagues, on an informal and formal basis,
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about school programs and to discuss student progress,
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies, 
• Assists in the selection of textbooks, instructional equipment, and other instructional materials, 
• Instructs, advises, coaches, supervises, and/or directs activities, including but not limited to, such activities as Flex Activities, music, and theatrical programs, publications, student government, and student clubs, Intramurals, etc.
• Supervises student behavior in the hallways, lunchroom, and on school grounds for the safety and well-being of students, staff, and visitors,
• Participates in professional development activities, faculty meetings, and serves on staff committees, as required,
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certifications as may be assigned by his/her supervisor(s) under the direction of the Head of School/Principal/CEO of The Newgrange School,
• Plans and implements the goals and objectives of current student IEPs,
• Attends IEP meetings, as needed,
• Assumes other related duties/assignments assigned by the supervisor,
• Certificated Instructional Staff are to maintain complete and accurate records of student performance on systems Newgrange provides for this purpose, and to update those records in a timely manner when notified of upcoming reporting / meeting dates,
• Accept the goals and criteria of Newgrange education, to support school plans and objectives in meeting those goals" to work cooperatively with your colleagues, to maintain high professional and ethical standards, and to conform to the school's policies and regulations pertaining to teaching responsibilities, teaching performance, and academic activities. 
• Participate in meetings on two designated days per week for one hour, from approximately 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm., and be available for training, consultation and other duties related to the opening or closing of the school, as indicated on the school calendar,
• It is also expected that you give such extra time to the school as shall, in the opinion of the Administration. It will be necessary for training, school activities such as back-to-school night, parent conferences and other school events at which your presence would be required,
• Supporting the philosophy and vision of The Newgrange School,
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate or Statement of Eligibility required with the appropriate Highly Qualified teaching endorsement in the assigned curricular area,
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities 
• Intends to maintain an optimal learning environment,
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills,
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Head of School/Principal/CEO in consultation with the Board may find appropriate and acceptable,
• NJDOE Fingerprints required.