Early Childhood Special Education; ECSE Teacher; SY - General Pool

Job Description

The Early Childhood Special Education (ECর্ড?) Teacher provides special education services as outlined in the Individualised Education Program to preschool students in a class‑based program. The teacher also delivers these services to preschool students in community preschools, daycares, and homes. They collaborate with general education staff at the preschools and daycares to ensure appropriate instructional strategies, accommodations, and adaptations are in place for students with disabilities.

This is a licensed elementary 10‑month, 195‑day teacher position, reporting to the school principal.

• Education
  : A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field is required; a Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses
  : A valid Virginia Department of Education teaching provisional, collegiate, or postgraduate license with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education is required artt; or eligibility to obtain the teaching license with the appropriate endorsement upon hiring.

• Implements preschool curriculum, develops individualized instructional plans, and helps select instructional materials and strategies that are individually, developmentally, and culturally appropriate.
• Collaborates with related service providers to plan and implement strategies appropriate for each individual child.
• Guides parents in accommodating their children’s needs in daily activities at home and in the community.
• Develops and implements IEP goals, accommodations, and services.
• Provides documentation of school and home visits to comply with program requirements.
• Assesses students’ progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals and provides feedback to parents, community preschool staff, and administration.
• Delivers special education services in Alexandria City community preschools and day‑care centers by collaborating with general education preschool teachers in making instructional and environmental adaptations to include preschoolers in community preschool and Head Start classrooms.
• Collaborates with community general‑education teachers and/or parents in managing student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Conducts Child Find screenings, observations, and evaluations to determine development levels and need for special education services.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Step placement and salary for this position is determined by the ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale.
• This position qualifies for an additional +1 step placement on the licensed salary scale under the umbrella of Specialized Instruction.

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance – Must follow safety and health protocols.