Itinerant Preschool Resource Teacher

Hopkins County School District•Madisonville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides services to pre-school aged children according to state and federal guidelines. This includes the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and Individualized Education Programs, administering and scoring student screenings and assessments, and maintaining all required special education due process requirements. The role also involves consulting with school personnel concerning behavioral, academic, cognitive, and health needs of students upon request.

Requirements

Kentucky Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Certification or Special Education Certification
Master’s degree
3 years teaching experience
Ability to work successfully with people
Program specific certifications/training including CPR, first aid and health re-examinations
Experience and such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Implements early childhood program standards to maximize student learning as aligned with District learning continuum.
Provides a full range of early childhood services within the classroom, including services to ECE children with varying disabilities.
Collaborates with a variety of health care providers, including OT/PT/Speech and other exceptional childhood service providers.
Supervises early childhood students in a classroom setting, as well as during meals and on buses.
Attends to personal needs of pre-school aged children.
Maintains confidential records and information in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Participates in professional development activities related to the early childhood population and focused on District academic goals and priorities.
Duties may include performance of health services, for which training will be provided.
Utilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/district.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Adheres to the professional code of ethics.
Successfully utilizes technology as appropriate in job function.
Performs other duties as assigned.