DEC - Itinerant - EC Teacher

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide support to EC teachers at varied sites and levels (Elementary, Middle, and High) with caseload management and a focus on EC paperwork support. This is an itinerant position and will be coordinating with and supporting various sites.

Requirements

Knowledge of federal and state laws governing programs and services for exceptional children.
Knowledge of technology to operate a computer to generate psychological reports and data.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, teachers, students, and administrators.
Ability to organize time efficiently and to be self-motivated in scheduling assigned work.
Ability to move from school to school to address student needs.
Ability to use sound judgment in approaching and working with sensitive and difficult situations.
Ability to work with colleagues and families in a professional manner.
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from a Regionally Accredited College or University.
Must be licensed in Special Education or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

Support EC case managers at varied sites with required documents (Referral, Eligibility, Annual Review, etc.), schedule, and facilitate IEP meetings.
Act as a case manager for assigned students, consult with EC teachers, school support professionals, parents, and community agencies to provide the understanding and meet student needs at varied sites.
Develop IEPs for students with disabilities utilizing diagnostic information obtained from evaluations and other assessment procedures.
Assist with data collection and Progress Monitoring support.
Draft documents for IEP meetings; finalize documents to ensure compliance after meetings.
Adapt and/or develop materials required to meet student needs.
Assist in the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
Adhere to confidentiality requirements.
Communicate with parents regarding the educational progress and EC programming.
Facilitate communication with EC teachers, psychologists, related service providers, regular education teachers, and school administration.
Interact and treat all students, parents, coworkers, and community agency personnel in a fair and equitable manner.
Use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.