ECSE Special Education Teaching - 3 - 5 years old (LTS)

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Special Education Teaching/Early Childhood Special Education 1.0 FTE (LTS) position. The role involves teaching in a small group ECSE classroom, an integrated preschool classroom, and/or providing itinerant services. Travel between buildings may be required and will be reimbursed per district policies. The teacher will teach the preschool curriculum of Independent School District 196, develop and implement intervention strategies for preschool-aged children with disabilities, and plan instruction collaboratively with all classroom staff. Responsibilities include maintaining good communication and cooperation with staff and parents, directing the work of paraprofessionals, facilitating annual IEP meetings, managing due process paperwork as the case manager, creating a positive and supportive learning environment, and carrying out responsibilities as defined by the master contract and supervisor. Collaboration with others to support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, including supporting and performing necessary delegated health tasks, is also a key part of the role.

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

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

Teaching in a small group ECSE classroom, integrated preschool classroom, and/or itinerant services position.
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.