SY 26-27 ECSE Teacher

Center School District•Kansas City, MO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with the specific responsibility for developing special education students’ success in communication, social interaction, independent functioning and academic achievement. This role involves developing lesson plans, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure student success. The teacher will also be responsible for maintaining documentation, conducting assessments, and facilitating meetings related to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Proper Certificate in related field.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Knowledge of special education eligibility criteria and procedural requirements of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Strong written and oral communications and relational skills.
Social Perceptiveness and being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, and copier.
Ability to interpret educational implications of evaluation results, design interventions, and provide specially designed instruction.
Ability to teach in a blended classroom teaching both as an ECSE and EC teacher.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, teachers, parents, and the public.
Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation.
Must be able to successfully complete an intense background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise students and manage behavior to provide a safe learning environment.
Develop lesson plans and differentiate group and individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines to meet the individual needs of assigned students.
Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in communication, social interaction, independent functioning, and academic achievement through a designed course of study.
Collaborate with related service providers regarding student progress and to ensure that services are provided in accordance with IEPs.
Collaborate with general education teachers regarding instructional issues and student progress, and to ensure that classroom accommodations and modifications are being provided in accordance with IEPs.
Schedule and facilitate Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, Review of Existing Data meetings, and Eligibility Determination meetings, as assigned, in accordance with district procedures.
Communicate regularly with students and parents regarding instructional programs and student progress.
Collect, maintain, and interpret student progress data to make program-planning recommendations leading to attainment of goals and improved student achievement.
Maintain appropriate special education documentation for the purpose of providing up to date information and records in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), as needed.
Administer developmental testing, district assessments, or state assessments to assess student competency levels and identify learning objectives.
Attend and participate in special education team meetings.
Follow all Head Start, NAEYC, and IDEA Special Education guidelines.
Conduct home visits.
Input DRDP data weekly and rate data three (3) times per year.
Perform related work as required.
Supervise paraprofessionals to effectively meet the needs of students and provide a safe learning environment.