Long-Term Substitute Preschool Special Education Teacher

Wethersfield Public Schools•Wethersfield, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Wethersfield Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Preschool Special Education Teacher for its integrated preschool program at Webb Elementary School. The teacher is responsible for curriculum, lesson planning, and instruction for students with disabilities and their typical peer role models. The position includes assessing students, writing effective IEPs, and participating in interdisciplinary team, PPT, and parent meetings. The selected candidate will be employed by Kelly Educational Staffing, the district’s temporary staffing partner, and assigned to the opening. The start date is immediate.

Requirements

Connecticut Special Education Teacher Certification.
Connecticut Early Childhood Certification.
Two to three years of experience as a Special Education Preschool Teacher.
Strong understanding of the Birth to Three System and referral process.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Strong assessment and report-writing skills.
Knowledge and understanding of students with disabilities in all areas.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in identifying children ages 3 to 5 who may require early childhood special education services through Birth to Three home visits, early childhood screenings, and assessments or evaluations for preschool special education eligibility.
Provide preschool instruction incorporating early childhood standards for students with and without disabilities.
Encourage students to explore learning opportunities and persist with challenging tasks in preparation for later grades.
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to support students’ educational, physical, and/or social development.
Actively serve as a case manager in the PPT process, including reporting progress on goals and objectives, preparing IEPs for annual reviews, and planning transitions to kindergarten.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Evaluate student progress and provide data-driven reports to school staff and parents.
Maintain and update students’ cumulative and confidential files.
Develop an ongoing program for parental participation in appropriate aspects of the program.
Conduct follow-up activities with kindergarten and primary-grade teachers concerning students who participated in the program.
Provide progress reports and other program information to the Supervisor of Special Services and other school staff.
Supervise paraprofessionals assigned to the program.