What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Ed/ABA Self Contained Teacher position at Weehawken School District?
Position Type :
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted : 9 / 13 / 2024
Location : Weehawken TSD
Closing Date : 03 / 28 / 2025
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
Minimum qualifications :
NJDOE Elementary Certificate,CE, CEAS or Limited CE in N-3, K-6 or P-8 or Certificate of Eligibility
NJDOE Students with Disabilities Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility
Student Population : Includes classified students in the following areas : SLD, Mild CI, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Duties and responsibilities :
- Provide educational support of a diverse student population with varying needs.
- Understanding of the principles classroom management.
- Management of effective use of aides / paraprofessionals.
- Provide individualized and specialized instruction for students who receive Special Education Services
- Experience in Self-Contained Autism / ABA Class Preferred
- Experience in teaching special education students with moderate to severe developmental disabilities (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, ODD, Emotional Regulation, Learning Disabilities, etc.)
- Knowledge of appropriate teaching strategies and reinforcement procedures, techniques used to address and deal with behavior and communication disorders (e.g. Applied Behavior Analysis, Positive Behavior Supports)
- Responsible for direct instruction, collaboration with CST, teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and administration
Application Procedure (see links below) :
1. Complete online application via Applitrack.
2. Complete NJDOE Oath of Allegiance.
3. Complete Criminal History Review.
Weehawken Township School District is an EOE / AA Employer
No phone calls please.
All candidates must :
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education; during the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that there have not been any convictions of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with 18A : 6-7.1; provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6 : 3-4A.4; pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6 : 3-4A.4.
