Pre-K Special Needs Teacher

Berkeley County Schools•Martinsburg, WV

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Berkeley County Schools seeks a Pre-K Special Needs Teacher for the Pre-K program. The successful candidate is expected to teach the Pre-K curriculum to students with special needs, including children with mild to moderate disabilities using or modifying the general education curriculum to meet the child's individual needs. The program is designed to prepare children for school by offering a range of experiences based on early learning standards. It offers a balance of activities, including active and quiet times, large and small group activities, center times, indoor and outdoor play times, and child-initiated and teacher-planned activities. Berkeley County Pre-K programs use Creative Curriculum. In addition, foster physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth; develop class and safety rules and procedures; monitor student progress; complete and maintain appropriate records; and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. A classroom aide is provided.

Requirements

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to be a qualified and effective candidate for the vacancy.
Holds or can obtain West Virginia Teacher certification in pre-school special needs.
Ability to collaborate with others and work closely with the County's Pre-K program director and staff, parents/guardians, classroom aides, Pre-K team at the school, and other pertinent personnel in order to best meet the needs of students.
Effective verbal and written skills, and interpersonal skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Professional traits such as strong organization skills, flexibility, patience, and personal responsibility are important to be a successful.

Responsibilities

Teach the Pre-K curriculum to students with special needs, including children with mild to moderate disabilities.
Modify the general education curriculum to meet the child's individual needs.
Foster physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth.
Develop class and safety rules and procedures.
Monitor student progress.
Complete and maintain appropriate records.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.