Special Education Co-Teacher - Paterson, NJ

Special Education Co-Teacher - Full-time

Location: Paterson, NJ

Required Qualifications:

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  Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution.

  
  


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  Possession of current teaching certification as an elementary school teacher.

  
  


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  Relevant urban, elementary teaching experience with demonstrated student results.

  
  


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  Special Education credential and experience.

  
  


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  Spanish language proficiency.

  
  

Job Description

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  Provide Academic, Character, and Cultural formation for students in an inviting and growth-oriented classroom setting.

  
  


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  Direct the academic growth and development of students, aligning with ambitious growth standards.

  
  


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  Provide academically excellent and character-rich classroom instruction.

  
  


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  Engage students using an inductive, inquiry-driven, collaborative, and rigorous curriculum aligned with national and state standards.

  
  


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  Nurture a love of learning in students demonstrated by their sense of wonder, spirit of inquiry, depth of insight, perseverance, and joy.

  
  


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  Strengthen a school-wide culture of inquiry.

  
  


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  Cultivate students’ higher-order thinking skills, including their ability to analyze, create, synthesize, and evaluate.

  
  


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  Establish and maintain high academic and social expectations for all students through personal accountability for student achievement and development.

  
  


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  Model the mission through professional dress, core virtues, professional norms, and ongoing professional development.

  
  


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  Develop meaningful relationships with students and families to inspire a love of learning and academic success.

  
  


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  Forge and maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with colleagues, parents, and community members.

  
  


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  Attend mission-critical programming such as summer development sessions, professional development, data days, parent workshops, and conferences.

  
  


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  Establish and communicate standards- and content-based objectives, regularly evaluating student progress.

  
  


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  Collaborate with AP and Instructional Specialists to reflect on and analyze student achievements to inform and differentiate instruction.

  
  


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  Implement individualized learning technology programs consistently.

  
  


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  Maintain accurate and complete student files and academic records.

  
  


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  Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.

  
  


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  Organize and manage time and commitments efficiently to maximize productivity.

  
  


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  Model courage, justice, wisdom, and self-control, while maintaining a positive and flexible attitude.

  
  


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  Challenge assumptions about teaching and learning to best meet students' needs and the organization's mission.

  
  


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  Deepen content mastery of Classical education by reading Classical texts and exploring Classical pedagogy.

  
  

Benefits:

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  Lucrative pay

  
  


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  Long-term contract

  
  


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  Health/Dental/Vision Insurance available

  
  


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  The principal is well respected and liked!