Job Description

Job Opportunity: Teacher of the Deaf

Location : Plainfield, NJ

Status : Full-Time

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

First Children School in Plainfield, NJ, is a New Jersey Department of Education-approved private special education school, serving students from PreK through high school. We specialize in educating students with multiple disabilities, including those who are medically fragile, developmentally, intellectually, or physically disabled, deaf or hard of hearing, and/or visually impaired.

Position Overview:

The Teacher of the Deaf is responsible for planning and providing appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in various educational settings. This role involves creating a flexible program and learning environment that offers specialized instruction, enabling students with special needs to benefit from the general education curriculum with the support of supplemental aides, accommodations, and other necessary resources.

Day to day primary functions:

• Develop lesson plans that clearly reflect the individual needs, goals, and objectives of the IEP.
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Provide classroom assistants with training to enable them to provide one-to-one instruction.
• Utilize appropriate curricula, materials, and behavioral techniques.
• Attend all annual reviews and contribute appropriate goals and objectives to the IEP.
• Attend training, supervision sessions, and staff meetings as directed by the principal, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What we require from you:

• BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
• NJ Teacher of the Deaf Certification
• Minimum of two years teaching experience with children
• Must be able to read, write and understand English

What we have to offer you:

• Exceptional Company Culture
• All staff earn PTO
• Full Time Benefits
• Paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision
• 401 (k)
• Extended School Year
• Tuition assistance, earn certificates and CEUs via our participating university
• Employee Discount Program through ADP (LifeMart)
• Employee Referral Bonuses Plan
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Come discover endless opportunities with us!

First Children Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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