Early Childhood Teacher - Brillion

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Implements all aspects of the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) process, including communication with team members, evaluation, reporting, IEP writing, IEP implementation, data collection and progress reporting.
• Reviews, revises, writes curriculum as per district format.
• Achieves district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning and thinking in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning tools.
• Develops lesson objectives and/or unit plans, uses instructional materials, provides individualized and small-group instruction, and adapts the curriculum when necessary to meet the needs of each student.
• Systematically measures student performance by means of a variety of assessment tools such as teacher-made tests and standard or alternative assessments to measure learning.
• Implements current best practices to promote student learning.
• Differentiates lesson presentations, class activities, and assessments for students that will meet individual needs, interests and abilities of each student.
• Maintains current records of students' educational progress in class record books, portfolios, electronic mediums, and/or Board-approved forms, and summarizes such progress for reporting purposes.
• Devises written and oral assignments and assessments that require analytical and critical thinking as well as factual knowledge.
• Communicates with parents through reports, conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss student progress.
• Maintains and improves professional competence through staff development activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participates and contributes to the planning, evaluation and implementation of school and/or District programs via faculty meetings, councils, and District and school committees.
• Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Serves as a positive role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Helps instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of district-adopted curriculum and teaching strategies.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of department policies and regulations.
• Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies.
• Experience working with students with a wide range of disabilities.
• Ability to create IEPs and collaborate with support staff to create holistic intervention plans.
• Ability to initiate and utilize relationships to effect change.
• Demonstrates empathy toward students and strives for positive student relationships.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret, support and uphold the standards, ethics and boundaries of the education profession.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, co-workers, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to lead and manage others effectively.
• Ability to apply laws of confidentiality appropriately.