PreK-Special Education Teacher; resource Job Hephzibah area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: PreK-Special Education Teacher (resource)

Overview

PreK-Special Education Teacher (resource)

Job Description

Community Based Preschool Special Education Teacher

Job Information

POSITION TYPE:
Certified
DAYS WORKED: 190 days/10 months
DEPARTMENT/

LOCATION:

Special Education
GRADE (SALARY RANGE):
In accordance with the RCBOE Salary Schedules
JOB TITLE:

Community Based Preschool Special Education Teacher
CONTRACTED STATUS:
Contract
JOB CODE:
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Reports To:

Director
Supervises: N/A

Qualifications

Education: Possess a Bachelor's degree in special education and/or pursuing special education certification in a content area is desirable.
Certification or Licensure: Meets Georgia state certification requirements in appropriate field of education. Special Education Preschool Endorsement preferred.
Skills: Knowledge of learning theory, differentiated instruction, developmental reading, child development, behavior management, and assessment. Must be knowledgeable in methods of teaching elementary reading and math if seeking an elementary position.
Work Experience: Student teaching in the specific area of exceptionality or two years teaching experience in the specific area of exceptionality (learning disabilities, mental retardation, autism spectrum disorder, or emotional disabilities) preferable at level appropriate to assignment (elementary or secondary). Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Primary

Duty

Under direction of the director of special education and special education supervisor, the preschool special education teacher provides direct and indirect services/instruction to students with disabilities and their families in a homebased or community/facility-based setting and work in collaboration with the general education teacher. Facilitate in the evaluation and Individual Education Program (IEP) process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

May serve as an inclusion teacher in a general education preschool setting.

Assist with screening and evaluation of students when requested.

Prepare initial evaluation reports as requested.

Serve as a member of the Eligibility/IEP team to assist in determining programs and/or placements for students with disabilities. Prepare, review, and present evaluation report and draft goals and objectives at staffing in collaboration with parents, teacher, and other support agencies.

Assume responsibility for planning, evaluation and supervision for the performance of the paraprofessional.

Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, RCSS policy and procedures. Maintain lesson plans, progress reports, home visit/community-based reports, data sheets, time sheets, travel reports and other documents.

Develop curriculum, select and/or adapt instructional materials and equipment for maintenance of student educational programming.

Identify additional needs of student and/or families and make referral or seek consultation from person responsible for addressing this need.

Delivers services and provide appropriate instruction to students as specified in IEP.

Participates in professional development activities designed to advance teacher knowledge in the areas of instruction, best practices, and differentiated instruction. Changes in educational policy and other information as may be necessary to improve classroom instruction and programming for students with disabilities.

Establishes and maintain contact with outside service providers working with a student on the teacher’s caseload in order to provide an integrated educational program.

Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.

Participates in preschool/Pre-K conferences, RTI/SST meetings, and other events within the regular education process as part of the consultation process for current students or the transition process for past students who are being monitored.

Collaborates with special education personnel in the appropriate assignment and educational planning of students with disabilities, recognizing that early detection and remediation of individual problems will prevent later difficulties.

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Meets required deadlines for annual reviews and eligibility redetermination.

Assists students with other needs as appropriate; such as toileting, feeding, etc.

Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect self, students, equipment, materials and facilities.

The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

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