Preschool Early Intervention Program (PEIP) Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools•Harvey, LA

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of PreK in the Student Support Unit, the PEIP Teacher delivers education services to identified preschoolers, ages 3-5 years, with exceptionalities in a PEIP classroom setting, center based community or home setting.

Requirements

Certified in Preschool Special Education
Three (3) years as a preschool Special Education Teacher
Ability to organize and motivate people
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Integrity, initiative, and good moral character
Ability to relate to students, staff, administration, parents, and community
Possess desirable attributes of personality, enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills 2
Proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision- making and results
Ability to be visionary and strategic is essential.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Special Education.
Experience working in the Jefferson Parish School System.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively with other professionals, children and their parents.
Fluent in Spanish

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct both initial and review IEPs
Provide direct services to identified exceptional preschoolers in a transdisciplinary classroom setting
Work with Community early education providers who have identified students with special needs in their programs
Coordinate related services with educational services to students in the community/home program.
Provide training to parents of identified preschoolers with special needs.
Assist in the transition process of students entering into the preschool program and exiting preschoolers into school-aged program.
Work with special education preschool staff on identified program needs.
Lift, move, or position preschoolers on caseload as needed on their IEP.
Perform all job responsibilities, as applicable, listed under the special education teacher job description.
Perform other job related duties assigned by the Director of Early Childhood