SpEd Preschool Teacher- Unity Elementary

Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Qualifications:

• Iowa teaching license required

• Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education endorsement required

• Proficent in writing quality Individual Education Plans and providing quality Specially Designed Instruction to support students in meeting their Individual Education Plan goals

• Demonstrates competence in classroom management and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

• Design lesson plans following Iowa Early Learning Standards and curricula guidelines

• Proficient in the demonstration of research-based instructional practices for early childhood

• Knowledge of Differentiated Instruction and classroom application

• Analyze data to align assessment with instruction

• Creates a classroom culture that supports learning of every student based upon a positive growth mindset for self and students

• Able to effectively communicate,collaborate, and problem solve to plan for the academic and behavioral needs of students

• Experience with Diverse Student Populations preferred

• Able to work on a team, serving a diverse student population

• High expectations of self and students with a daily sense of urgency for student learning

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies -To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies as defined and approved by the Iowa Department of Education.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum qualifications include a valid Iowa teaching certificate, a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major or endorsement in Special Education. Must possess proper state certification and licensure for the position. The employee is expected to demonstrate continued professional growth specific to the program(s).

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization, including staff, principals, and central administration. Communication will include individual to large group presentations as well as written communications and reports. The individual must have effective listening skills.

ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS

Th individual must have a solid background in assessment and have the ability to interpret data, which may be very complex and varied. Must be able to apply assessment strategies and link assessment data analysis to school improvement, curriculum, and professional development.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Position requires the individual to be competent in a variety of methods in research and information gathering through technology. The ability to present and communicate through technology is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal office physical demands. May…