Elementary Teacher (Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI))

Teacher Of The Visually Impaired (TVI)

The Teacher will report to the Principal/Executive Director and will complete but is not limited to the following duties:

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 Principal/Executive Director 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

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

Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) Certificate

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