What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Special Education Teacher position at Teaneck Public Schools?
Position Type :
Elementary School Teaching / Pre-K
Date Posted : 1 / 15 / 2025
Location : Bryant School
Closing Date : Until Filled
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Bryant Elementary School
2024-2025
Job Summary :
- Broad background, extensive knowledge, and practical application of principals, practices, methods, and strategies applicable to preschool students with disabilities.
- Strong assessment skills appropriate for preschool-disabled students.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and deliver a variety of instructional strategies aligned to the District's preschool curriculum.
- Proven ability to manage a self-contained preschool classroom (ages 3-5).
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify individualized academic and functional discrete trial programs corresponding to IEP goals and objectives.
- Collect, analyze, and oversee student data for progress monitoring purposes.
- Oversee all classroom functions, including training of Paraprofessionals to deliver high-quality instruction.
- Experience with implementing behavior reduction goals and individualized student treatment plans in collaboration with Child Study Team, behaviorist, families, and support staff, preferred.
- Knowledge of augmentative communication devices including but not limited to ASL, modified sign language, PECS, and total systems of communication to assist student with expanding language repertoire is preferred.
- Ability to collaborate with administrators, CST members, related service providers, and district behaviorists to provide optimal student learning opportunities.
Qualifications :
Qualified candidates must have working knowledge of planning and assessment; be knowledgeable in a variety of teaching strategies and have a commitment to working harmoniously in a multicultural, diverse community.
NJ First Act effective 9 / 1 / 2011
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Application Procedure :
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