Early Childhood Special Education Teacher - Employment Application
Job Title: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Wage Status: Salary Range
Days: 190
Dept./School: Early Childhood
Reports To: EC Coordinator
Send Resume to: Gwen.Couthren@wscstarfish.com
Primary Purpose:
This position is responsible for providing instructional support to students, ages 3-5, that reside in school districts served by Guy Fenter Education Service Cooperative, who meet the special education qualifications. Services are provided in accordance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,1997 on behalf of the public schools.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
* Bachelor’s Degree with special education early childhood focus
* AR teaching license
* Must complete required state credentialing requirements (Background check, Fingerprinting)
Special Knowledge/Skills
* Knowledge of Special Education paperwork and writing individualized education plans
* Dedicated hard worker with ability to report to work on a daily basis
* Have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students * Ability to maintain effective students management strategies
* Have basic computer skills
* Self-motivated
* Ability to complete records accurately and timely
Responsibilities and Duties:
Part 1 - Duties and Responsibilities
Assess the needs of individual students
Determine students strengths and weaknesses
Participate in referral, evaluation/programming, annual review and transition conferences
Develop, implement, and monitor the progress of IEP for children eligible to receive EC Special Education services utilizing due process procedures
Instruct individuals or small groups of students
Plan instructional strategies
Construct, select and maintain instructional materials
Maintains records pertinent to student performance, growth and complete student progress reports
Participate in staff professional development activities
Immediately notify appropriate personnel of any evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical conditions, potential suicide, or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, or controlled substances
Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school
Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines
Support children in their social/emotional, physical , and cognitive growth
Perform related work, as required
Part 2- Professional and Personal Characteristics
Show enthusiasm and initiative in the performance of administrative responsibilities
Handle difficult and unpleasant situations with courage, objectivity, and candor
Demonstrate an ability to exercise good judgment.
Demonstrate good organizational skills
Be highly motivated, a self-starter, and expend the effort necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position
Demonstrate appropriate use of written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate efficient use of time
Demonstrate a high level of work ethic
Demonstrate the ability to make decisions promptly in accordance with basic goals of the organization
Adhere to all regulations and policies of Guy Fenter Education Service Cooperative
Follow FERPA regulations
Demonstrate a professional presence when using personal and cooperative social media accounts
NEVER leave a child unsupervised
Carry out other duties as assigned by all supervisors
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
* Maintain emotional control under stress
* Constant walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 50 to 100 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to 40 pounds may be required.
* Other physical activities may be required.
Terms of Employment: 190 day contract
Send Resume to: Gwen.Couthren@wscstarfish.com