Teacher of The Deaf

Location: Plainfield NJ

Status: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:30a-3:30p

First Children School in Plainfield, NJ is a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students in grades PreK through high school. We specialize in educating students with multiple disabilities including those who are medically fragile, developmentally, intellectually, or physically disabled, deaf or hard of hearing, and/or visually impaired.

The Teacher of the Deaf plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports

Day to day primary functions:

• 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.

What we require from you:

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

What we have to offer you:

• Exceptional Company Culture
• All staff earn PTO
• Full Time Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision
• 401 (k)

• Extended School Year
• Tuition assistance, earn certificates and CEUs via our participating university
• Employee Discount Program through ADP (LifeMart)
• Employee Referral Bonuses Plan
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Come discover endless opportunities with us!

First Children Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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