Job Details: Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $55000.00 - $72000.00Salary, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Specific duties and responsibilities: Works under the direct supervision of the principal. Works effectively with the Archway child study team, sending district child study teams, administration, parents and support staff (teacher assistants, crisis counselor, related services) Provide remedial instruction to identified struggling readers Provide research-based reading instruction and added instructional reinforcements to assist classroom teachers and paraprofessionals working with struggling readers Gives instructional reading support to classroom instructional teaching teams Utilizes teacher assistant appropriately to provide student activities Develops effective classroom management system Organizes classroom environment/lessons effectively to meet students’ needs Possess a copy of student’s current IEP and maintains records of goal/objective mastery Utilizes appropriate methods/materials to help student succeed Organizes/utilizes classroom learning center and displays student work/behavioral contracts Maintains ongoing and regular contact with parents concerning: student growth, behavior, needs Keep up-to-date anecdotal records and work folders indicating pupil’s current level of functioning in each basic skill area Assists in curriculum development selection of educational materials and equipment Utilizes a sequential curricula with planned experiences to enable students to: - develop self-expression - improve self-concept - develop social skills - develop self-help skills - improve work/study habits - apply knowledge in basic skill areas - improve pupil’s health/physical development - develop career awareness - improve pre-vocational/vocational skills Maintains/turns in lesson plans and on-going communication forms weekly to the principal Participates in orientation/in-service programs, staff meetings, and students’ educational problems/needs Controls classroom environment through approved private use of discipline Disciplines students while encouraging positive self-growth rather than punishment Arrives to work on time and adheres to the electronic sign in/payroll system and attendance policy Participates in PIP for professional development Attends yearly Handle With Care and CPI training. Responsible for any miscellaneous duties as assigned. Qualifications: Masters Degree NJ Standard Reading Specialist Certification NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification