Early Childhood Special Ed Self-Contained Teacher

Supervisor: Principal / Assistant Principal/Coordinator of Student Services & Special Education
Salary: Per Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement,  Contract Extension
Benefits: Benefits Summary & Rates
Location: Centennial School

This position will be working in the self-contained special education early childhood program.

• ISBE PEL with Early Childhood Self-Contained Gen Ed endorsement, required
• ISBE Early Childhood Special Education approval, required
• ISBE PEL with ESL endorsement required or willing to obtain
• Experience working with special education students preferred
• An interest and/or experience working with students with varying levels/types of disabilities.
• Expertise in conducting educational assessments and the development of individual educational programs.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others to optimize student achievement.
• A strong commitment to professional excellence.

• demonstrate knowledge of formal and informal assessment procedures
• familiar with formative and summative assessment procedures
• select appropriate assessment instruments
• conducts assessments appropriately
• interprets assessment information accurately
• demonstrates knowledge of the screening/referral/evaluation process
• conducts an ongoing assessment of instructional goals and objectives
• demonstrates awareness, understanding, and knowledge of the variety of physical, emotional and cognitive conditions which may contribute to a student's learning problems
• reports assessment data in a clear and concise manner
• provide classroom observations

• develops individualized goals and benchmarks based on assessment results
• progress monitors IEP goals and benchmarks
• fully participates in the Eligibility/IEP process

• demonstrates collaborative problem-solving
• communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with staff, students, and parents
• interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, building staff, etc., as an effective team member
• promotes positive public relations

• demonstrates the ability to integrate direct services into a regular early childhood setting
• demonstrates an understanding of state approved early childhood curriculum
• provides instructional support within a regular early childhood
• selects, prepares and/or adapts materials to meet individual student needs
• demonstrates effective individual, group, and classroom behavior management techniques.

• participates with the Early Childhood Team
• monitors implementation of student IEP's
• responsible for gathering, monitoring, and completion of all student data for eligibility and IEP meetings
• manages and coordinates required meetings/conferences
• manages and coordinates required paperwork
• trains and supports paraprofessionals
• participates in parent training sessions

• follows policies and procedures of the district
  • a) daily attendance and punctuality
  • b) supervision of students
  • c) meeting attendance
  • d) maintains confidentiality
• demonstrates knowledge of special education rules and regulations in accordance with these mandates
• demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends
• demonstrates professionalism
• • a) is flexible and adaptable to change
  • b) uses judgment appropriately
  • c) conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner
  • d) treats others with respect and dignity
• demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback

This job description is not exhaustive, performs other duties as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.