The Maple Shade School District is committed to providing a culturally responsive education that results in equitable outcomes for all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal development, and preparation for education and work after high school graduation. We are dedicated to diversifying our school community in order to create a culture that empowers students, staff, and community partners so that everyone can feel supported in reaching their full potential.

ANTICIPATED E M P L O Y M E N T    O P P O R T U N I T Y

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Holds or is eligible for a N.J. School Social Worker Certificate

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Consult with instructional coaches and preschool classroom teachers to adapt and modify teaching practices to help preschool children meet the Preschool Standards;

2. Conduct regular classroom visits to observe, model, provide feedback, and make recommendations about appropriate strategies, classroom modifications, and the selection of adaptive materials to address the needs of children with challenging behaviors or potential learning difficulties;

3. Provide professional development using a classroom quality assessment tool for instructional staff and administrators to facilitate preschool inclusion;

4. Coordinate with school district special services departments and child study team members, when appropriate, to ensure seamless preschool programming;

5. Refer children, when all other efforts have failed, to the school district child study team, as set forth at N.J.A.C. 6A:14, Special Education;

6. Bring professionals across disciplines together with families, as appropriate; and

7. Provide support to general education classroom teachers to address the needs of children with challenging behaviors or learning disabilities.

8. Any other duties as assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER