Teacher-DVS

• Works under the direct supervision of the principal.

• Works effectively with the Archway child study team, sending district child study teams, administration, parents and support staff (teacher assistants, crisis counselor, related services)

• Gives direction to teacher assistant

• Utilizes teacher assistant appropriately to provide student activities

• Develops effective classroom management system

• Organizes classroom environment/lessons effectively to meet students needs

• Has a copy of students current IEP and maintains records of goal/objective mastery

• Utilizes appropriate methods/materials to help student succeed

• Organizes/utilizes classroom learning center and displays student work/behavioral contracts

• Maintains ongoing and regular contact with parents concerning: student growth, behavior, needs

• Keep up-to-date anecdotal records and work folders indicating pupils current level of functioning in each basic skill area

• Assists in curriculum development selection of educational materials and equipment

• Utilizes a sequential curricula with planned experiences to enable students to:

• develop self-expression

• improve self-concept

• develop social skills

• develop self-help skills

• improve work/study habits

• apply knowledge in basic skill areas

• improve pupils health/physical development

• develop career awareness

• improve pre-vocational/vocational skills

• Maintains/turns in lesson plans and on-going communication forms weekly to the principal

• Participates in orientation/in-service programs, staff meetings, and students educational problems/needs

• Controls classroom environment through approved private use of discipline

• Disciplines students while encouraging positive self-growth rather than punishment

• Participates in PIP for professional development

• Arrives to work on time and adheres to the electronic sign in/payroll system and attendance policy

• Attends yearly Handle With Care and CPI training.

• Maintains confidentiality of students personal information at all times.

• Maintains student information in a locked and secure space.

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate

Plus NJ Certification in an appropriate content area (exp. Elementary Teacher K-5)