Overview
Provides support and assistance to the Principal, faculty, and staff members in curriculum/instruction and clinical-specific disciplines to contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the educational program for students/persons served. Responsibilities

We’re Hiring!!!  Lead Special Education Teacher  - Bancrot School Mt. Laurel 

Location: Mt. Laurel , NJ 

Pay rate:   $82k-$85k \ yr. 

 

• Performs various activities that support educational student/persons served programs in accordance with the
• Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each student and operating in compliance with Division of DevelopmentalDisabilities (DDD) regulations, N.J. Department of Education (DOE) regulations and standards, N.J.Administrative Code, and applicable state/local/federal regulations at all times:
• Participates in the educational planning for each student. Interacts on a regular basis with educationmanagement, faculty members, one-to-ones, clinical-specific staff regarding the implementation of the IEPfor each student;
• Follows and observes students served across multiple settings to support consistency of educationalprograms, interventions, and further the acquisition of functional and developmental skills/behaviors on anacademic, vocational, and transition level;
• Provides assistance in the assessment of the individual abilities of each student to ensure the applicability ofthe IEP as received from the School District, N.J. State Department of Education, etc., and/or to support apossible change in placement for each student in accordance with established N.J. State Department ofEducation compliance requirements;
• Provides input to the IEP to ensure that goals and objectives are able to be met by the Education programand works directly with the School District to modify the IEP, if necessary, for each student served;o Develops classroom rosters and assists faculty in ensuring a classroom environment conducive to maximumacademic and social learning;
• Provides recommendations for strategies, materials, and activities to support student growth; e.g.,recommends implementation of alternative teaching techniques to better address student needs, rotation offaculty and/or staff, provides advice regarding education program structure, etc.;
• Participates in admission screenings to assist in the assessment of skills, learning abilities, anddevelopmental needs of new students, provide recommendations for student’s appropriateness for theschool program and class placements, assist in the development of behavior profiles, etc.;
• Facilitates access to instructional materials and related supplies for use by students.2. Provides direct assistance and support to faculty, one-to-ones, and clinical-specific staff in support of educationalstudent programs:
• Maintains effective communications with, and serves as liaison between, faculty, other Education staffmembers, School District representatives, Residential Program Managers, parents/family members ofstudents, etc., regarding delivery and/or re-evaluation of services, student grade placement, staffperformance issues, parent/family member concerns, and a variety of educational, medical, and related
• student issues to identify, address, and resolve individual student needs in a timely fashion and to ensure thedaily implementation of educational plans consistent with treatment goals;o Serves as a mentor to Teachers and other Education staff members in support of the overall educationprogram for students;o Interacts directly with DDD representatives, external agencies, protective services personnel, QualityManagement, etc., in response to internal and external investigations, operating within established policiesand procedures and ensuring strict confidentiality of all information;o Serves as liaison with Human Resources Department regarding employee relations, employee discipline,employment/staffing needs, compensation, benefits, performance issues, training/education and professionaldevelopment initiatives, etc., to ensure issues are addressed and resolved in a timely fashion;o On behalf of faculty, provides rationale to Principal in support of the acquisition of resources; e.g.,equipment, educational materials, supplies, etc., monitors classroom expenses, recommends workablealternatives in an effort to maintain or reduce expenses, and ensures adherence to established budgetaryconstraints;o Reviews required paperwork/reports completed by faculty and other Education staff members for accuracy,completeness, and professionalism and submits to Principal in accordance with established timeframes.Ensures the maintenance of all documentation as required by state regulations and as determined byPrincipal; e.g., student progress reports, incident reports that cross settings, van assignments andscheduling, etc.;o Provides necessary training to faculty, one-to-ones, and clinical-specific staff; e.g., sessions on PositiveReinforcement, Feeding Protocols, Graphing Data, Writing Goals and Objectives, etc., provides training tofaculty regarding compliance with Core Curriculum Content Standards (CCCS) for report preparation, Alternative Proficiency Assessment (APA) training, arranges for clinical-specific staff to provide discipline-specific training, creates study guides and materials, etc.; o Teaches curriculum in the classroom, as needed, and/or provides coverage in classrooms, meetings, etc.;e.g., Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (IDT), IEP meetings, etc., in the event of faculty absences or staffshortages and to ensure a level of consistency for students, as well as a safe and secure teachingenvironment;o Supports teachers in Professional Improvement Plan (PIP) goal attainment; e.g., works with faculty to ensurerequired re-certification training in compliance with DDD and DOE requirements.3. Provides administrative and clerical support and assistance to Principal to contribute to efficient and effectiveschool operations:o Reviews daily staffing requirements to ensure adequate coverage in classrooms and adherence to requiredlevels of supervision; alerts Principal of any issues requiring immediate attention and resolution;o Provides assistance and support to Principal regarding the development, monitoring, and ongoing adherenceto the established school budget;o Performs various clerical/administrative activities; e.g., ensures the timely completion and submission offaculty timesheets, establishes and maintains files, performs photocopying, etc.,o Provides main office coverage in absence of Principal;o Coordinates completion and dissemination of progress reports, IEPs, etc.4. Facilitates a team approach to Education program development, implementation, and monitoring by effectivelycollaborating with all faculty members, staff in clinical-specific disciplines, parents and other family members,etc., to identify and best meet the individual learning needs of each student and to implement integratedtherapeutic interventions within the classroom setting.5. Maintains awareness of current and changing trends in special education specific to specialized curriculum byattending learning workshops, reading journals, attending in-service workshops, etc.6. Follows state-approved emergency procedures and utilizes Bancroft-approved crisis intervention techniques atall times.7. Serves as a role model to students by projecting a positive self-image of professionalism, appearance,confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, honesty, fairness, personal integrity, and a respect for the fundamental rights,dignity, and privacy of others.8. Performs related educational related activities for the benefit of students, as needed. Remains flexible andadaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by Program needs.
• Abides by the Bancroft Code of Ethics, Mission Statement, and Vision Statement in promoting ethical behavior,establishing relationships and providing guidance in decision-making situations.10. Remains current with required training certifications, meets state-regulated licensing and regulatoryaccreditations, and adheres to mandatory requirements.11. Maintains effective verbal and written communications with colleagues, those served, and their family membersand/or guardians when applicable.12. Willingly and effectively cooperates with Bancroft, The Department of Human Services, The Division ofDevelopmental Disabilities (DDD), and other licensing or state agency or local municipalities in any inspectionsand investigations, upon request.13. Maintains a safe and respectful environment, free of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; does not allow weapons,threats, bullying or intimidation.14. Reports any violations to the appropriate individual as soon as the incident occurs.15. Maintains levels of supervision as defined in behavior plans; e.g., Individual Program Plan (IPP), IndividualRehabilitation Plan (IRP), Individual Education Plan (IEP), Individual Service Plan (ISP), etc., when applicable.16. Demonstrates Bancroft’s core values (Accountable, Results-Driven, Respectful, Innovative) in the performance ofposition responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Special Education, Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction and standard certification as aN.J. Teacher of Students with Disabilities.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience in special education required.
• N.J. Educational Supervisor or formal certification as issued by the Behavior Analysis Board preferred
• Ability to design, implement and evaluate teaching methodologies.
• Knowledge of teaching methods and educationalprograms designed for students with learning, physical and behavior disabilities.
• Effective teaching and facilitationskills required. Effective verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills required.
• Effectiveinterpersonal skills and the ability to implement crisis intervention techniques required.
• Effective prioritization,organization, lesson planning, and time management skills required.
• Valid driver’s license required in incumbent’slegal name and current address with no provisional restrictions. Minimum 18 years of age required.