Learning Disabilities Teacher - Consultant (Long Term Substitute ASAP to April 1, 2026) JobID: 2730 Position Type: Student Support Services/Learning Disabilities Teacher - Consultant
Date Posted: 1/5/2026 Location: Hillside School Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: 01/18/2026
Additional Information:
MONTCLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey Personnel Department
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: LEARNING DISABILITIES TEACHER- CONSULTANT
Qualifications:
• 1. Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate with Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant Endorsement • 2. Minimum experience as determined by the board • 3. Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education; and demonstrated ability to effectively assess childrens learning characteristics, design appropriate instructional strategies and plan educational programs • 4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills • 5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status • 6. Ability to work on site during the hours required • 6/ Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Responsible to: Director of Pupil Services, Building Principals
Job Goal: To effectively assess pupils learning characteristics and design appropriate instructional plans in order to enable each pupil to maximize his/her learning potential.
Performance Responsibilities:
• 1. Participates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all pupils with special needs. • 2. Assesses academic proficiency and learning characteristics of each pupil referred to the child study team for evaluation and interprets the findings in written reports and informal conferences. • 3. Assists in the development and coordination of an appropriate individualized education plan for each pupil requiring special education and/or related services. • 4. Participates in the ongoing assessment of academic achievement and educational placement of classified pupils. • 5. Consults with classroom teachers, administrators and parents regarding special instructional methods and/or materials necessary to meet the specific needs of individual pupils. • 6. Keeps up-to-date in the field of learning disabilities and with current regulations governing the education of pupils with disabilities. • 7. Participates in the development and delivery of in-service programs and parent seminars related to learning disabilities and effective teaching methods. • 8. Works to keep the community informed of the special education program and the role of the learning disability teacher-consultant. • 9. Serves as a case manager as assigned and maintains appropriate case records. • 10. Maintains professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities. • 11. Performs all duties required as a member of the child study team by administrative code, state and federal laws and board policy. • 12. Other duties as assigned.
Terms: Work year and salary to be determined by the board. Benefits as provided teaching employees.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Boards policy on evaluation of certified staff.
The Montclair Public School District is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Established: 1984, Revised: 10/08