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2603-Teacher of The Deaf at First Children Services in Plainfield, NJ

Mid LevelOn-siteFull-timePlainfield, NJ$69k–$80k/yr

Job Description

2603-Teacher of The Deaf

Full Time · Location: Plainfield, NJ, US

Teacher of the Deaf

Full Time, Exempt

Location: First Children School, Plainfield, NJ

Compensation Range: $69,000-$80,000/annually

Reports to: School Principal

Position Summary:

The Teacher of the Deaf is responsible for planning and providing appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in various educational settings. This role involves creating a flexible program and learning environment that offers specialized instruction, enabling students with special needs to benefit from the general education curriculum with the support of supplemental aides, accommodations, and other necessary resources.

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.

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.

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 Deaf 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 recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com. 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.