Special Education Early Childhood Teacher @ USD #338 Valley Falls

Reports to: Building principal and Special Education Administrator

About the Role

To facilitate the growth and development of young children with disabilities by providing special instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the planning and daily management of an assigned CDU classroom, which includes both identified ECU students and peer models.
• Collaborate with the ECU team in providing direct services to children in the assigned classroom, community preschools, and daycare settings as assigned.
• Collaborate with the ECU team in providing home-based services to children and families as assigned.
• Develop and maintain all required special education records, including IEPs, for all assigned students.
• Communicate with parents and local district personnel on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with the ECU team in screening and evaluating young children who may have disabilities.
• Provide training relative to the needs of assigned students for parents and local preschool/daycare providers.
• Supervise the provision of services by paraeducators or preschool/daycare staff.
• Attend scheduled ECU staff meetings and staff development activities.
• Use personal transportation to travel between assigned sites.
• Access communications through assigned Keystone email account, access and update student records in the WebKIDSS online database, complete training as required through the assigned Infinitec account.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Skills required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills, including: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment and pertinent computer software; preparing and maintaining accurate records; writing professional documents; facilitating meetings; working with numbers; and problem solving.
• Knowledge required to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information; write technical materials; speak persuasively; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge includes: psychology and educational principles; pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws; stages of child development; assessment techniques; and learning strategies.
• Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; use job-related equipment; work independently with others in varied circumstances; handle widely varied data types; and utilize job-related equipment. Specific abilities include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed information; displaying patience; and maintaining effective working relationships.

Qualifications

• Direct teaching experience, student teaching assignments, or related professional experience preferred.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree aligned with or in pursuit of the required teaching license.
• Required testing certificates and licenses.
• Driver's License and evidence of insurability.
• Continuing education/training clearances.

Work Environment

• The job requires occasional lifting and carrying up to twenty (20) pounds, some pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity.
• Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 15% walking, and 5% standing.
• The job is performed in a generally hazard-free environment.