Early Childhood Special Education; ECSE Inclusion Teacher

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION (ECSE) INCLUSION TEACHER

Responsible for teaching preschool students in a special education classroom or other natural environments.

• Plan and direct learning activities for small groups of students according to their academic and behavioral needs.
• Diagnose specific student needs, plan and carry out individualized programs for each student.
• Shape appropriate academic and social behaviors, to provide positive adult role model and to evaluate student performances.
• Develop and implement behavioral classroom structures and behavioral programs based upon student need.
• Consult and coordinate instruction, behavioral management and other appropriate student services with other personnel who serve students with disabilities.
• Prepare and maintain lesson plans.
• Assist with planning curriculum, lessons and teaching methods.
• Engage in evaluation, assessment and screening of students.
• Establish and maintain appropriate records, reports and procedures including, but not limited to, lesson plans, behavioral data and student progress on IEP goals/objectives.
• Provide direction and information to teacher assistant(s).
• Travel to meet job requirements.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Provide parent training and training for teacher assistants or other staff as appropriate.
• Participate/coordinate IEPT and other meetings as required/requested.
• Use various software packages for communication and documentation purposes.
• Provide prereferral consultation.
• Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance.
• Adhere to district health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to Board Policies.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Must meet Michigan Department of Education requirements for endorsements on teaching certificates or temporary approval.

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in early childhood education and special education (a ZS endorsement, or a ZA endorsement and another Special Education Endorsement)
• OR
• Meet criteria for Full Approval for ECSE Teacher in Michigan (Must possess a major or minor in early childhood education or child growth and development and a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement).

Commensurate with Experience and Contract in Effect