SNAP Special Education Preschool Teacher

South Bend Community School Corp McKinley Early Childhood Center/ SNAP - South Bend, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Starting Date:
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The Special Education Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate, specially designed instruction to preschool-aged children with disabilities. The teacher plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates individualized educational programs based on each child's unique strengths, needs, developmental level, and Individualized Education Program (IEP).

The teacher creates an inclusive, nurturing, and structured learning environment that promotes children's academic, communication, social-emotional, adaptive, motor, and independence skills. Instruction is aligned with the Indiana Early Learning Standards , applicable Indiana Academic Standards, and each student's IEP.

The teacher works collaboratively with families, paraprofessionals, related-service providers, administrators, and community partners to support student progress and successful transitions to kindergarten and future educational settings.

• Maintain accurate student records, lesson plans, assessment information, IEP documentation, and progress-monitoring data.
• Follow district policies, procedures, and special education regulations.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards for educators.
• Participate in required professional development.
• Stay current with evidence-based practices in early childhood special education.
• Maintain required Indiana educator licensure and professional credentials.
• Demonstrate knowledge of applicable federal and Indiana special education laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

• Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Knowledge of special education principles, practices, and instructional strategies.
• Knowledge of IEP development, writing, implementation, and progress monitoring.
• Ability to write measurable, individualized IEP goals based on student data and identified needs.
• Ability to implement specially designed instruction and individualized accommodations.
• Knowledge of the Indiana Early Learning Standards and their application to preschool curriculum and instruction.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for young children with disabilities.
• Knowledge of positive behavioral supports and classroom management.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and use student data to guide instruction.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for students with a wide range of developmental and educational needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with young children and their families.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet required timelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound professional judgment.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or a related field.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, an appropriate Indiana Professional Educator License for the assignment.
• Knowledge of Indiana special education requirements and early childhood education practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required district and state certifications and trainings.

Indiana recognizes Exceptional Needs licensure areas including Mild Intervention and Intense Intervention, and Indiana's educator standards include both Exceptional Needs and Early Childhood Education standards.

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