Bridgeton Public Schools

Job Description

POSITION:

Learning Disabilities Teacher- Consultant

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's Degree from accredited graduate school. Must hold New Jersey State certification as Learning Disabilities Teacher­ Consultant. Supervisor certification desirable. In addition to teaching experience (required for certification as LDT-C), diagnostic and/or consultative experience is desirable. The LCT­ C is a team member, educational diagnostician, instructional programmer, educational consultant and instructional leader. Services are rendered for the entire school district.
2. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

REPORTS TO:

Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Director of Child Study and Education Services.

JOB GOAL:

The learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant assists and supports the teachers directly responsible for the child's education by providing information and insight regrading the child's achievement levels, learning style, strengths, and weakness, and by recommending appropriate instructional strategies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Diagnostic assessment and analysis of student's learning characteristics through standardized test, classroom observation, teacher input, and formal/informal testing procedure involving perceptual, memory, motor, language, and academic functioning.
2. Participation as a basic Child Study Team member in interpreting assessment data development appropriate educational plan for each child referred to team according to NJAC6A:14.
3. Confer with appropriate teacher(s) to write an IEP appropriate to each classified student's needs and consistent with the basic educational plan determined by the Child Study Team in accordance with NJAC6A:14 guidelines.
4. Meet withparent9s)/guardians(s) to discuss and interpret Child Study Team findings and recommendations, to enlist their support and participation in implementing the recommended program, and to obtain formal written consent.
5. Act as a liaison between school and parents as a contact person for assigned cases, as case manager for selected special education pupils. Case management will include but not be limited to the following.
   1. As the case manager, the LDT-C will coordinate the development, monitoring, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of the IEP. The case manage will be responsible for coordinating the reevaluation and review process by scheduling meetings between the home and school according to code guidelines. In addition the case manager will:
      • Be knowledgeable about the student's educational needs and program
      • Be knowledgeable and implement special education procedures and procedural safeguards
      • Be responsible for transition planning
6. On an on-going basis, monitor special educational services being provides to classified students in assigned caseload both in district and in out-of­ district placements, providing support and consultation to instructional staff. Assist in the development and implementation of screening and referral procedures for students with suspected special educational needs.
7. Serve as educational consultant to teachers and administrators and serve as member of building support team.
8. Contribute to the development and implementation of in-service programs related to special educational services to bring about changes in the thinking of school personnel that lead to improve learning experiences for students.
9. Preparation of written reports including a Learning Assessment report detailing diagnostic findings for each child referred for full Child Study Team evaluation, including both new cases and reevaluations. The report will present evidence of a thorough evaluative assessment and how their components apply to the child evaluated. It will extract pertinent data that reflects learning characteristics of the child that are significant for program planning.
10. Develop professional skills and improve special educational services in the district.
11. Perform all duties in conformance with guidelines and requirements of NJAC6A:14.
12. Shall respond to any other request that may be suggested by the Director of Special Services or the Superintendent.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board polices and procedures on the evaluation of staff Revised

7/31/08 CJD