Pre-K Itinerant Teacher Job Mount Airy area,North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

Special Education Teacher

Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching services or specific learning program, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student's ability, using a variety of teaching and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Director of Exceptional Children.

Requires frequent collaboration with the Director of Exceptional Children and Pre-Kindergarten Coordinator.

Reports to:

Director of Exceptional Children/PK/Section 504

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an approved education program in Birth-Kindergarten or Pre-K add-on licensure.
Current Birth-Kindergarten North Carolina Teachers' License or have qualifications to obtain a North Carolina Teachers' License with a Birth-Kindergarten endorsement
Strong background in North Carolina Standard Course of Study and North Carolina Extended Content Standards.
Completion of Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment coursework/training
Experience in special education with providing specially designed instruction, completing IEP paperwork, and holding IEP Meetings

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in early childhood education or early childhood special education.
Strong working knowledge of the Preschool Pyramid Model and The Creative Curriculum
Completion of LETRS for Early Childhood Educators

Salary

Based on North Carolina Teaching Salary Schedule.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials providing effective teaching strategies for students with developmental delays according to their IEP.
Travels to multiple locations in order to provide Special Education services to 3-5 year old students who are not placed in a SCS Pre-K classroom.
Serves as the IEP case manager for all students in SCS PK classrooms and itinerant locations.
Serves as a member of the Transdisciplinary Play Based Assessment team.
Maintains effective classroom management, recognizes and addresses learning and behavior issues.
Understand developmental appropriateness of materials and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods; provides progress and interim reports for feedback.
Communicates with parents in a timely manner; maintains positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents and community.
Protects students, equipment, materials and facilities taking necessary and reasonable precautions.
Upholds and enforces board policy, district goals, administrative procedures and school rules and regulations. Adheres to health and safety policies.
Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory;
Attends workshops, seminars and conferences as well as staff, department, curricular development and committee meetings and staff-development session as required.
Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in areas of the school.
Ability to perform non-instructional duties as assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

STANDARD I:
Teachers Demonstrate Leadership The Teacher:

Leads in the classroom by taking responsibility for all students' learning.

Demonstrates leadership in the school by working collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community.

Leads the teaching profession by striving to improve the profession.

Advocates for schools and students by promoting positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning.

Demonstrates high ethical standards by upholding the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Conduct

STANDARD II:
Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students:

Provides an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults by encouraging a climate that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible.

Embraces diversity in the school community and in the world by demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultures.

Treats students as individuals by maintaining high expectations for all students; and by appreciating differences and valuing contributions.

Adapts teaching for the benefit of students with special needs by…