Job Title:                       Special Education Teacher

Department:               Special Services

Reports To:                 Principal or Special Education Supervisor

Salary Guide:              WWPEA; 10-month position

Position Summary:  Develop skills, concepts, attitudes and acquisition of knowledge in

                                            accordance with the student’s abilities and personal goals.

Qualifications:           Must be a certified teacher with the State of New Jersey.  Employee          

                                           must be willing to assume a leadership role when needed. 

Essential Duties:       The special education teacher has the duties and responsibilities,                                                           commonly associated with this position, which are performed

                                           directly or through the proper delegation of authority.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teach in accordance with the assignment, utilizing philosophy, goals and materials approved by the board of education.
• Work with parents to guide the growth and development of the students.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of pupil behavior necessary for the effective functioning of class and school activities.
• Create an atmosphere conducive to learning and appropriate to the students.
• Make recommended changes in students’ program.
• Test incoming students for initial class placement.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal and/or Special Services Supervisor.

• Must have appropriate certifications.

  Experience with students with Autism and/or multiple disabilities preferred. 

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Ability to be proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and Genesis Employee Portal.

EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education policy.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 Month Contract.  Salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Education and any applicable and collective negotiations agreement.

The information contained in this job description is reviewed and approved by the Board of Education and may be modified as district and state requirements evolve.  This job description does not constitute a written employment contract.

NEW JERSEY FIRST ACT

New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation.  The West Windsor-Plainsboro School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such a determination becomes necessary.

The West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The district does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.