Special Education Teacher - ECSE (LTS)

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

About The Position

Serve as the Early Childhood Special Education teacher in an integrated or small group early childhood classroom. This position is on the traditional school year calendar. Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Teaching in a small group ECSE classroom, integrated preschool classroom, and/or itinerant services position. Travel between buildings may be required and reimbursed per district policies. Teach preschool curriculum of Independent School District 196. Develop and implement intervention strategies for preschool-aged children with disabilities. Plan instruction collaboratively with all classroom staff. Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents. Direct the work of paraprofessional(s) in the classroom. Facilitate annual IEP meetings and manage due process paperwork as the case manager for children receiving ECSE services. Create a positive and supportive learning environment. Carry out responsibilities as defined by master contract and supervisor. Collaborate with others to support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, including supporting and performing the necessary delegated health tasks.

Requirements

Minnesota licensure in Early Childhood Special Education
Strong academic background
Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community
Experience working with 3-5 year olds with disabilities

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience working in multiple ECSE settings (integrated/small group/community based)
Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Early Childhood Special Education teacher in an integrated or small group early childhood classroom.
Teach preschool curriculum of Independent School District 196.
Develop and implement intervention strategies for preschool-aged children with disabilities.
Plan instruction collaboratively with all classroom staff.
Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents.
Direct the work of paraprofessional(s) in the classroom.
Facilitate annual IEP meetings and manage due process paperwork as the case manager for children receiving ECSE services.
Create a positive and supportive learning environment.
Carry out responsibilities as defined by master contract and supervisor.
Collaborate with others to support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, including supporting and performing the necessary delegated health tasks.