Qualifications:  

• Master’s Degree from accredited college or university
• Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Certificate with the appropriate endorsement

Reports To: The Director of Special Services

Supervises: Students

Job Goal:     To provide learning services to students as mandated by state law and code.

Performance Responsibilities:    

• Perform all necessary duties as required by the administrative code, state, federal laws and Board policy as a member of the Child Study Team.
• Serve as a member of a Child Study Team to evaluate, identify and classify students according to New Jersey Rules and Regulations.
• Assist in planning the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for students in need of special services.
• Confer with teachers to implement goals and objectives of the IEP with respect to the use of teaching methods and materials.
• Develop instructional goals and objectives in terms of student’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Maintain appropriate records and submit required reports.
• Ensure confidentiality of referred and classified students pertinent information and records.
• Observe referred or classified students during evaluation and/or in the classroom setting.
• Participate during interpretative conferences with parents, students and staff members involved with student’s program.
• Meet with special education teachers to implement training and instruction in the academic areas.
• Monitor progress of classified students as assigned.
• Assist and advise with in-service planning or evaluation when necessary.
• Maintain an awareness of current trends, changes and development in his/her field of experience.
• Maintain a cordial and workable relationship with professional and non-professional staff as well as students, parents and community members.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the administrative staff in accordance with the contractual agreement or policies of the Board of Education.
• Fulfill all of the responsibilities of case management as delineated in N.J.A.C. 6:28 for assigned case load.
• Functions as a member of the Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) Team if assigned.

Employment conditions:

Contract year:                                     September 1 to June 30 (10 Mos.)

Job Family                                           Professional Staff

Pay Grade/Compensation Structure:      G10

Evaluation:                                          In accordance with Board policy