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Rutgers The State University Special Education Teacher - Multiple Vacancies in Piscataway, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Special Education Teacher - Multiple Vacancies
Job Category Staff & Executive - Education and Training
Department UBHC-Outpatient Services-PISC
Overview
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the Child & Adolescent Services - Education Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.The primary purpose of the Special Education Teacher is to function as a teacher for the Rutgers Day School Program providing therapeutic and special education services to children.Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Functions as a Special Education Teacher providing education services to children.
  • Completes education documentation including monthly progress notes and report cards.
  • Attends IEP meetings and prepares written summaries including present levels of academic and behavioral performance and functioning, goals and objectives and instructional modifications and accommodations for these meetings.
  • Plans and implements detailed lesson plans according to New Jersey State Learning Standards and student IEPs.
  • Works with related services including counseling, occupational and speech therapy to develop individual interventions and strategies to support academic achievement.
  • Works with supervisors to update content area curriculum and design new course offerings.
  • Proctors administration of state mandated testing.
  • Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary staff team implementing each child's treatment plan.
  • Helps implement, and assists with the design and development of the classroom behavior management system.
  • Participates in the development of children's individual treatment plans.
  • Maintains appropriate boundaries with children and families. Interacts with children and family members therapeutically with empathy and respect.
  • Executes educationally appropriate curriculum and behavior management interventions for academic learning.
  • Responds with therapeutic flexibility to client's needs.
  • Responds with sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic issues of clients.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA Exempt
Grade 23S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 63232.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 75764.000
Annual Maximum Salary 89873.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related discipline.
Certifications/Licenses
  • New Jersey State Certification Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities.
  • New Jersey State Certification Elementary Teacher, PK-3, K-5, K-6.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with emotionally disturbed children preferred. Previous experience with children (4- 21 years).
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Employee must be physically active and be on feet most of the day. Duties may involve running and playing active games with children and/or adolescents (ages 4-21 years). Following training must be physically capable of safely providing personal restraint to agitated children.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children, adolescents, and staff moving about.
Special Conditions
  • Must undergo criminal history background check.
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0711
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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