TEACHER 2,  CHALLENGE YOUTH PROGRAM
                                                 
                                                 Unclassified
                                                 NJSA 11A:3-4e
 
 DEFINITION

 Under  direction  of  the Supervisor of Educational  Program,  or
 other supervisory official, plans, executes and evaluates lessons
 and  educational  experiences  of  assigned  pupils,  class,   or
 classes;  performs  these duties exercising independent  judgment
 and   with   a  comprehensive  knowledge  of  department   rules,
 regulations, and policies; does related work.

 NOTE: The  examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes  only.  A particular position using this title  may  not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Maintains up-to-date lesson plans, cumulative pupil records,  and
 evaluative data.

 Plans  a  balanced  curriculum,  which  aims  to  develop  pupils
 physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.

 Prepares lessons that utilize a wide range of relevant textbooks,
 curriculum materials, audiovisual aids, and library resources.

 Participates  in  the  development of an educational  philosophy,
 curriculum, and courses of study.

 Provides individualized instruction and remedial techniques  when
 the needs of the pupils dictate.

 Evaluates  formally the educational progress and  achievement  of
 each  pupil under his/her assignment on an annual basis  or  more
 frequently as needed.

 Prepares informal progress notes on each pupil on a monthly basis
 or  more frequently as useful in the continuous process of  pupil
 evaluation.

 Write individual education plans and/or the education portion of
 individual habilitation plans for each pupil under his/her
 assignment  and implements educational programming as  
 prescribed for each pupil.

 When  required, may coordinate recommendations of  personnel  and
 other   professional   personnel   concerning   the   educational
 prescription for each pupil.

 Instructs  and  guides  pupils  to  attain  basic  objectives  of
 education programs.

 Observes  pupils  and  formally  and  informally  measures  their
 growth.

 Utilizes  teaching techniques based on individual differences  of
 pupils. Guides pupils according to their abilities.

 Participates   in  educational  department  meetings   with   the
 supervisor  of educational programs and coworkers  on  a  regular
 basis.

 Attends  pertinent  professional courses, conventions,  seminars,
 and  workshops  to  maintain the highest  level  of  professional
 competence.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual  recording and information systems used  
 by the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

              EDUCATION:

                Possession  of  a  valid  NJ  Standard   Teacher's
 Certificate  or  Permanent Endorsement, issued by  the  Board  of
 Examiners  of the New Jersey Department of Education, authorizing
 instruction  in  subjects  areas  appropriate  to  the   teaching
 assignment, as determined by the head of a particular  school  or
 district.

              LICENSE:

        Appointees will be required to possess a driver's  license
 valid  in  NJ  only  if the operation of a vehicle,  rather  than
 employee  mobility, is necessary to perform essential  duties  of
 the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Ability  to  learn to utilize various types of electronic  and/or
 manual  recording  and information systems used  by  the  agency,
 office, or related units.

 Ability  to  read,  write, speak, understand, or  communicate  in
 English  sufficiently  to perform the duties  of  this  position.
 American  Sign  Language or Braille may  also  be  considered  as
 acceptable forms of
 communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as  they  can  perform the essential functions of the  job  after
 reasonable  accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If
 the accommodation
 cannot  be  made  because  it  would  cause  the  employer  undue
 hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

  CODES: 19/P22 - 75294                 MCK                 7/3/99