Preschool Special Education Teacher

About the role

To maximize the learning experience of students, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a preschool integrated classroom teacher providing daily instruction.
• Participates in PPT's and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students.
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.
• Participate in all transition activities from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten.
• Serves as a ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Aids in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Qualifications

• Certification/License: Integrated Early Child./Special Ed.,Nursey-K: Elem 1-3 (113); Connecticut Birth through Five teaching certificate (112 endorsement).
• State Certification as a Special Education Teacher/General Education Teacher.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignments.
• Masters Degree in Special Education.
• DCF Mandated Reporter Training.
• Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.