Teacher-Early Childhood Special Education

Teacher-Early Childhood Special Education

Experience:

Job related experience is desired

Education:

Bachelors and/or Masters degree in job-related area.

Certificates/License: KSDE Approved Licensure

Status:
School Year Term – Benefit Eligible

Salary:
Certified Salary Schedule__Determined by qualifications and experience

Location:

McPherson County Special Education Cooperative

Report to:
Early Childhood Director / Disabilities Coordinator

FSLA Classification:
Exempt

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher-Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) is done for the purpose(s) of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a special education teacher with specific responsibility for facilitating student success in general education academic areas; supervising special education students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines;

collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Essential Functions

• Administers a variety of assessment-related activities (e.g. developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc.) for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and developing individual learning plans.
• Assesses student progress through data collection towards IEP objectives, expectations, and goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with parents, instructional staff, other school personnel for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving student educational plan objectives.
• Collaborates with student (as appropriate), parents, instructional staff, other school personnel for the purpose of developing and writing the IEP to provide appropriate services to the student.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and subject-specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Differentiates classroom work (e.g. instructional methods, materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing students with instruction that address individualized learning plans.
• Informs permitted people of student progress (e.g. students, parents, legal guardians, etc.) for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement, and reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Maintains complete confidentiality and professional discretion with a variety of confidential and non-confidential activities, files and records (e.g. conversations, emails, progress reports, assessments, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, complying with mandated requirements, and providing up-to-date information.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEPs, general education intervention meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, progress reports, exit plans, data sheets, lesson plans, evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, bullying, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to the law and school policies as a mandated reporter.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information, and direction.
• Supervises and evaluates para educators (e.g. training, scheduling, supporting, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring performance and ensuring standards are achieved.
• Serves as a student primary provider for the purpose of ensuring each student is receiving services and all IEPs are in compliance.
• Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and individual student plans.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating…