Special Education Teacher- ECSE

Warren Woods Public Schools•Warren, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher responsible for the planning and implementation of instruction for early childhood age students with disabilities that adversely affect their progress in the educational setting.

Requirements

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with ZA or ZS endorsement OR Major or Minor in Early Childhood Education.
Endorsement in an area of special education, autism preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in special education.
Applying assessment instruments.
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios.
Reading technical information.
Composing a variety of documents.
Facilitating group discussions.
Analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws.
Age appropriate activities.
Content knowledge.
Lesson plan requirements.
Stages of child development.
Behavioral management strategies.
Scheduling activities, meetings, and/or events.
Gathering, collating, and/or classifying data.
Using job-related equipment.
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Analyzing data utilizing defined but different processes.
Operating equipment using standardized methods.
Working with a diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Working with data of varied types and/or purposes.
Utilizing specific, job-related equipment.
Problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans.
Establishing and maintaining relationships.
Adapting to changing work priorities.
Maintaining confidentiality.
Exhibiting tact and patience.
Ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching.
Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods.
Directing other persons within a small work unit.
Tracking budget expenditures.
Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions.
Standing, talking, hearing, walking and sitting.
Push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and educational equipment.
Directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
Meeting multiple demands from several people and interact with students, the public and other staff.

Nice To Haves

Endorsement in an area of special education, autism preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and implement developmentally appropriate and individualized instruction to young children with disabilities.
Demonstrate knowledge of normal child development as well as knowledge of various disabilities.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively engage young children through play, communication and developmentally appropriate activities.
Collect student data and make instructional decisions based on data.
Work collaboratively with ancillary and support staff on behalf of caseload students.
Communicate consistently with staff, parents, general education teachers and administrators on students’ needs.
Develop and implement positive behavior supports all students.
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrate effective organizational skills, ability to meet required deadlines and maintain documentation.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by administration.
Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.