What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher position at Bancroft?
Overview
We’re Hiring: Special Education Teachers
Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ
Hours: Full Time 8:30-3:30p, M-F
Salary: $61,516.00 -$94,203.00 (Exempt)
About the Bancroft School:
The Bancroft School is the leading regional provider of special education programs for children and youth with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, ages 10-to 21. For over 130 years, The Bancroft School has continued to innovate in instruction, therapeutic integration, behavior therapies, individualized programs, life and job skills training and preparation for transition and beyond.
Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation.We provide a full continuum of highly effective services — for people of all ages and every level of abilities — based on best practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs both on-campus and in the community, short-term behavioral stabilization services for children, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services.As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World. For Everyone.
Responsibilities
- Plans and implements classroom instruction, specializing within one or more areas of curriculum, to specifically meet the educational needs of students and to encourage the best possible student educational experience.
- Assesses abilities and capabilities of individual students; develops, organizes, and implements lesson plans and activities that are individual-specific, meet the learning needs of each student, encourage increased skills, and address specific IEP goals
- Monitors existing IEPs to ensure that stated educational goals and objectives are appropriate, achievable, and continue to meet the educational needs of individual students
- Recommends appropriate modifications to the existing IEP
- May conduct parent training in the classroom and at home
- Utilize the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis throughout observation, intervention, data collection, and assessment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and eligibility for formal certification such as N.J. Teacher of Disabilities (or of the Handicapped) required.
- Minimum of one year of teaching experience in special education preferred
- Eligibility for Highly-Qualified Teacher status required.
- Knowledge of teaching methods and educational programs designed for students with learning, physical and behavior disabilities.
- Effective teaching and facilitation skills required.
- Strong verbal and written communication
EEO Statement
Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.
Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $61,516 - $94,203