Job Description

About CJCP

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as:

USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016

NJDOE Tier-I Charter School, 2013-2018

US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024

National Charter School, 2020

College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024

College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024

Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022

100% graduation rate, 2011- 2025

100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011

The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Reading Intervention Specialist

Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting literacy development by providing targeted interventions to students struggling with reading.
• Observe students in their natural learning environments to gain insights into their behaviors, interests, and specific needs.
• Conducting assessments to evaluate students' academic and reading skills, identifying areas for improvement.
• Designing individualized lesson plans tailored to each student's unique needs, promoting their literacy growth.
• Providing one-on-one tutoring to students requiring additional support with reading and academic tasks.
• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to regularly communicate student progress, strategies, and goals
• Utilizing evidence-based strategies such as phonics instruction and an understanding of language structure to improve reading comprehension.
• Facilitate group reading instruction for students with similar reading challenges, fostering peer learning.
• Offer enrichment or remedial activities focusing on key reading skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension strategies.
• Developing targeted intervention plans using a variety of instructional methods and materials to enhance students' reading abilities.
• Engage in continuous professional development to stay informed on the latest educational best practices and advancements in Language Arts education.

Essential Duties

• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication;
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction;
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;
• Classroom management skills;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent organizational skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
• Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification;
• NJ Criminal History;
• Work authorization in the U.S.;
• Tuberculosis Test;
• Experience is a plus.

Opportunities at CJCP:

• A tenure track position;
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;
• NJ state teachers' pension plan (TPAF) enrollment;
• Tuition reimbursement assistance;
• Paid professional development opportunities;
• Paid time off;
• Opportunities for extra stipends.

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract

Salary Starting: $64,000.00 per year