Extended School Year (ESY) Teacher at Archbishop Damiano School

Westville, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IEP Goal Instruction, Collaboration, Data Collection, Instructional Planning, Positive Relationship Development, Routine Care Assistance, Differentiating Instruction, Classroom Management, Record Keeping, Consultation, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Mature Judgment, Initiative, Team Player, Support Adults

Industry

Description

Position Title: Extended School Year (ESY) Teacher (Summer 2026) Status: Non-Exempt, 6 -Weeks Reports To: Assistant Principals/Executive Director Job Summary: Archbishop Damiano School is seeking teachers for the Extended School Year (ESY) program. The ESY teacher(s) will provide instruction based upon the student’s IEP goals, collaborates with administrators, central office support staff, and paraprofessionals. The teacher(s) will participate in summer collaborative team meetings/in-service days, plan and implement instruction, develop positive relationships with students and families, monitor and communicate progress using data collection tools, utilize instructional and supplemental resources effectively and responsibly, assist with routine care, including personal hygiene, feeding and other tasks. Qualification for the Position: * Bachelors' degree, current valid New Jersey Teacher Certificate. * Certification as New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities with Elementary Education, preferred. * Approved Criminal History Review from the NJ Department of Education, Office of Criminal History Review. * Two (2) years of successful teaching experience in special education preferred. * Ability to direct the work of others. * Ability to learn new tasks quickly. * Effective oral and written communication skills. * Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills. * Strong content and subject knowledge Essential Duties/Responsibilities of the Position: * Provide direct individual, small group and/or large group instruction to address students’ IEP goals/objectives. Instruction will focus on reading, math, and social skills. * Prepare cognitively challenging lessons, assignments, and enrichment activities. * Differentiate instruction. * Establish a productive learning environment and classroom culture in which all students are respected. * Supervise safe arrival and dismissal of all students assigned to their classroom. * Supervise lunch, field trips, and other activities. * Maintain timely student attendance and progress records. * Consult with related service providers to address students’ needs. * Provide students, families and administration with relevant and timely data, including monitoring and reporting students’ progress. * Participate in all scheduled professional development. * Care for program materials and resources. * Engage as a partner in planning and problem solving. * Assess students referred for summer IEP team meetings, provide written assessment results and/or attend IEP team meetings if required. * Performs other related duties as requested by the Assistant Principals or Executive Director. Abilities: * Possesses mature judgement. * Exercises initiative. * Is a team player. * Love of learning – a lifelong learner. * Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students. * Flexible schedule. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES WITH AMENDMENTS (ADAAA) SPECIFICATIONS: The demands described herein below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Proficiency Ratings Legend: O = Occasionally – May be called upon to perform from time-to-time. R = Regularly – Commonly called upon to perform. F = Frequently – Repeatedly called upon to perform; cannot perform job without this. * Lifting unassisted: Up to 30 pounds or more, from the floor level to at waist level. (F) * Lifting assisted: Up to 100 pounds or more, from the floor level to at waist level. (O) * Standing/Walking: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position or moving about a work area. (R)F * Sitting: Remaining in a normal, seated position. (F) * Bending/Stooping: Continual, intermittent flexing of the spine; bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. (O) * Crouching/Kneeling: Bending legs at knees; coming to rest on knee(s). (O) * Pushing/Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from or toward the force. (R) * Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. (F) * Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs, and hands and arms. (F) * Repetitive finger/hand movements: Usage or other special equipment operated. (R) * Precise finger/hand movements: Seizing, grasping, turning or otherwise performing precision work with hand or hands. (F) * Close vision: Clear vision at 20 in. or less. (F) * Distance vision: Clear vision at 20 feet or more. (F) * Color vision: The ability to identify and distinguish colors. (F) * Peripheral vision: To observe an area that can be seen up/down or to the left/right, while the eyes are fixed on a given point. (F) * Depth perception: The ability to judge distances and spatial relationships. (R) * Focus adjustment/ability: To adjust eyes to bring an object into sharp focus. (R) * Distinguish foreground/background sounds. (R) * Hear high/low frequencies. (F) * Hear/process for conversational speech. (F) * Effective articulation. (F) * Voice projection. (F) * Shift from technical to social language. (F) * Read and write at a college level. (F) * Taste: The ability to distinguish different flavors. (O) * Smell: The ability to distinguish scents. (O) * Touch: The ability to distinguish tactually. (O)

Responsibilities

The ESY Teacher will provide direct instruction in reading, math, and social skills tailored to student IEP goals, while also planning challenging lessons and maintaining a productive learning environment. Responsibilities include supervising students during various activities, monitoring progress using data tools, and consulting with related service providers.