CS- Teacher

KCARC•Vincennes, IN

About The Position

The Teacher plans, implements, and supervises the children’s services curriculum in an assigned classroom, in alignment with KCARC’s mission to advocate for and provide dignified, respectful opportunities supporting the well-being of individuals and families with special needs. The Teacher creates a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate, and language-rich learning environment; supports children’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development; and builds productive relationships with families. The role includes assessing children’s development, establishing individual goals, planning learning opportunities, and coordinating individualized plans for children with special needs with related-services personnel. The Teacher also supervises, trains, and evaluates Teacher Assistants and volunteers; maintains classroom materials and records; prepares reports and inventories; and participates in staff meetings, training, and committees as directed. Additional hours are mandatory when needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
A baccalaureate degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field; an Associate of Science degree in one of these areas or a related field; or a CDA while working toward an A.S. degree in early childhood.
Background experience in developmentally appropriate practices in an early childhood setting.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Ability to pass the state-required physical.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to meet departmental demands.
Maintain good hygiene.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use tact and empathy when working with people from varied backgrounds.
Ability to establish effective working relationships.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office products; computer literacy.
Ability to accept responsibility and demonstrate leadership.
Ability to multitask effectively in a sometimes fast-paced environment.
Ability to frequently alternate between sitting and standing; perform repetitive motions, lifting, bending, twisting, and turning.

Responsibilities

Teach, tutor, and instruct children.
Follow KCARC’s quality policy and continuously improve the delivery of services and products to children’s services customers.
Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment, keeping children within sight and sound and ensuring classroom staff do the same.
Create a developmentally appropriate, language-rich classroom environment that supports learning, socialization, and physical development.
Support children’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.
Establish positive and productive relationships with families.
Implement classroom policies, procedures, and work instructions, and provide a daily written activity plan listing targeted skills and the purpose and intent of learning opportunities.
Use the current curriculum to conduct initial and ongoing assessments, complete quarterly reports, establish individual goals, and plan activities using assessment information.
Coordinate each child’s individualized plan with related-services personnel when the child has special needs.
Supervise, train, and evaluate Teacher Assistants and volunteers; clarify expectations and hold them accountable.
Complete required logs and prepare departmental reports, inventories, and supply lists as needed, submitting them on time.
Manage the use and care of classroom materials, supplies, equipment, and environment, and notify appropriate staff of problems.
Maintain professionalism in dealings with children, parents, coworkers, and the public.
Serve on committees as directed by the Assistant Director.
Attend staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.
Work additional hours when needed; such hours are mandatory.
Frequently lift up to 75 pounds independently and lift more than 75 pounds with assistance.