Early Childhood Special Education; ECSE Teacher

Position: 878- Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher for the 25-26 School Year
Hemet Unified School District is one of the largest geographic areas of any district in California. It covers over 650 square miles of very diverse topography; from valley flatlands to foothills to mountains. It serves a growing community with a current enrollment of nearly 21,000 students. Preschool centers at nine school locations, eleven elementary schools (K-5), three elementary/ middle schools (K-8), four middle schools (6-8), four comprehensive high schools (9-12), one continuation high school (11-12), a science-based charter Middle/High School (6-12), an Adult Education Center, Independent Study Programs, a Home School Program, and a self-paced online instruction program offer a wide variety of learning opportunities for students of all ages.

Educational programs are designed to be flexible enough to provide a positive educational environment for all students, yet structured enough to ensure attainment of the California Content Standards and A-G requirements. Students also are encouraged to use whatever creative talents they possess. With the support of the community, school staffs have developed highly successful programs in music, agriculture, and athletics.

HEMET UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TEACHER OF PRESCHOOL STUDENTS / SPECIAL EDUCATION

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The teacher of the Preschool Students/Special Education program provides an educational program for students identified in accordance with state eligibility criteria and Hemet Unified School District procedure. These students may exhibit any one of five of the following areas: self-help, communication, gross motor, fine motor, social-adaptive, and/or be considered at-risk due to medical or other conditions. The instructor of this program shall provide an instructional program based on individual needs as identified in the IEP goals and objectives in cooperation with instructional assistants, psychologist, counselor, designated instruction and service support personnel, and administration.

Students in this class may require assistance with toileting, feeding, or other self-help skills. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assist students in developing daily living and self-help skills, fine and sensory skills, expressive and receptive language, and adaptive communication skills; assist with feeding, toileting, clothing and transfer; instruct students in specific academic areas and prepare instructional materials; teach appropriate pre-vocational and vocation curriculum; evaluate, coordinate and participate in mainstreaming activities; prepare and maintain a variety of reports and records including basic attendance and accounting records in accordance with district policy and appropriate program records;

assist in development and implementation of an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for each student in the program and confer frequently with parents and staff on individual student progress; assist in program development; provide guidance and supervision for instructional assistant(s) assigned to the program; perform related duties as required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Teaching experience with special education preschool students. CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENT

Valid California Specialist instruction credential with an authorization to teach a special class in which the primary disability is "specific learning disability."

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid California credential authorizing service in Early Childhood Special Education. Must possess or be able to obtain an English Language authorization. (CLAD/BCLAD)

Application Resume 2 letters of recommendation Copy of Credential English Language Verification Paper applications or email applications will not be accepted. Please do not fax applications or required materials.