Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC)

THE TEANECK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Human Resource Management

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TYPE OF POSITION: CHILD STUDY TEAM

POSITION TITLE: LEARNING DISABILITIES TEACHER / CONSULTANT

ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Director of Special Education Services via the Supervisor of Child Study Teams and Principal(s)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
2. Valid New Jersey Educational Certificate with Learning Disabilities Specialist endorsement.
3. Minimum of three years teaching experience.
4. Must have demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education.
5. Ability to work effectively with staff, parents, community members, and students to maintain and strengthen sound human relations for the improvement of the school program.
6. Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural, diverse community.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

1. Review case histories of all referrals and present diagnostic evaluation of such referrals to the principal.
2. Observe referred students' performance in the classroom and other school settings.
3. Conduct assessments to determine reading, arithmetic, spelling and general achievement learning preferences and other areas with reference to the referred student.
4. Prepare I.E.P.s for classified students.
5. Serve as a contributing member of the building Child Study Team.
6. Assume case management responsibilities, including pupil placement and evaluation of such placements.
7. Assist special education teachers in strategies geared to improving the instruction of classified students.
8. Conduct home visits for early interventions.
9. Conduct staff in-service programs and demonstration lessons.
10. Maintain all records and data in a manner consistent with N.J.A.C.6A:14.
11. Perform all aspects of the position in accordance with New Jersey Administrative Code and policies of the Board of Education.
12. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
13. Fulfill all pertinent responsibilities required by local, state, and federal authorities.
14. Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
15. Participate in in-service training programs as directed.
16. Strive to improve professional competence.
17. Implement the professional improvement plans as specified in the observation and/or evaluation reports.
18. Perform, as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee, additional or alternate duties which are within the scope of employment and certification.

Position descriptions are established by the Human Resource Management Office and adopted by the Board of Education and are intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsi bilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role as part of the overall organization. Position descriptions are no t designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed . Individuals shall perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. The order, of essential functions and duties of the position as listed in the position description, is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month position. Salary determined by negotiations between the Teaneck Board of Education and the Teaneck Township Education Association.

EVALUATION:

The annual performance evaluation will be based upon this pos ition description and any applicable State regulations and/or Board of Education policies.

Board Approved: 5/9/2012