Special Education Teacher 26/27

Prospective Or Current Educator Opportunity

Welcome to the Hoboken Public School District! Please find below an exciting opportunity for a prospective or current educator to join the Hoboken Public School District family. To get to know us a bit better, please visit our website to see the most current happenings in our amazing and diverse district.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• NJ Elementary Teacher K-6 (1001) Standard, Provisional, CEAS or CE
• NJ Special Education Endorsment - TOSD or TOH
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of effective teaching methods
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Criminal history background check, physical clearance and PTT
• Proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate classroom tasks as outlined by the building principal
• Work to achieve the New Jersey Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Set specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans; and carry through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives
• Monitor students' academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction. Effectively communicate standards and progress with parents regularly
• Maintain productive relationships with parents and other staff members
• Maintain records of students' educational progress in the Genesis system and summarize as appropriate
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning
• Plan class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all students
• Maintain professional competence and pursue continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities
• Participate in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees, and other school system groups
• Make effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and board policy
• Perform other duties within the scope of employment and certification as may be assigned by district administration

Mandatory New Staff Orientation - Last Week of August

Compensation Per Hoboken Education Association (HEA) Contract