Exceptional Childrens Teacher Assistant at Project Search

Department:
Exceptional Children (EC)

Job Title:

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Term of Employment: 10 months

Responsibilities:

* Ability to assume primary responsibility for the planning and implementing of the daily program for children with special needs

* Ability to work well with children and staff for providing guidance to foster optimum development.

* Ability to provide leadership in a classroom setting.

* Ability to relate, work and communicate with children and adults

* Develop and maintain appropriately written Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals for students with special needs and ensure that these plans are being implemented

* Learn and use the Every Child Accountability & Tracking System (ECATS)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The EC Teacher is responsible for providing children with a safe and healthy learning environment; advancing their physical and intellectual growth; supporting social and emotional development; providing positive guidance and discipline; establishing positive relationships with families and encouraging their involvement in the education of their children, ensuring a well-run purposeful program responsive to participant's needs; and maintaining a commitment to professionalism.

It is the responsibility of the EC Teacher to provide training and assistance to the Assistant Teacher (if applicable) in developing group/individual activity plans, classroom management and procurement of needed teaching materials and supplies.

Qualifications:

* 48 hours of college courses and proficient knowledge in the area of child development.

Experience with children with special needs preferred.