Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Status: Certificated FLSA: Exempt Reports to: Building Principal Terms of Employment: 9-month Salary Schedule: Per approved salary schedule and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education according to Board policies Summary: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

T o perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruct early childhood students (3-5 years of age) with special needs in their area(s) of unique need as outlined by the Evaluation Report and IEP. Plan curriculum and lessons, and use special teaching methods to instruct students. Participates as a member of a team of professionals that screens, evaluates, and determines if a student qualifies for early childhood services special education services.

Ongoing evaluates/monitors student progress. Develops and maintains contact with the parents and a good working relationship with parents of early childhood special students. Evaluates student progress based on work output and observations, determines goals, objectives, and benchmarks for individual students, and determines and reports entry and exit Early Childhood Outcomes according to state guidelines.

Works as a team with the Speech/Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, etc. to meet the needs of our Early Childhood Students. Provides case management of students, including drafting, coordinating appropriate team members, and conducting annual IEP meetings to meet state and federal guidelines and timelines.

Problem-solves with parents and therapists if an Early Childhood student is experiencing a problem. Serves on district committees as assigned. Participates in First Steps transition meetings Participates in professional development that supports the District's CSIP both to improve instructional practices and enhance student outcomes.

Observes confidentiality regarding students and staff when communicating to others. Observes all policies, rules, and regulations of the Board of Education as stated in the Board of Education policies. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises early childhood special education students. Also, the early childhood teacher supervises the paraprofessional assigned to that classroom, and parent volunteers.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Education with Early Childhood Special Education endorsement. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Missouri Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education. EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month employee. Salary to be established by the Board of Education. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS: The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work-related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers, and presentation materials.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required.

Work involves everyday risks and discomforts that require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.