Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

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Position : Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Location : Potterville Elementary

Salary range : Salary commensurate with the credentials and experience of the

candidate, per the current contract with an employee association

Reports To : Elementary Building Principal

Qualifications :

• At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education with a Early Childhood Endorsement
• Possess a Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Strong base in the subject area content, common core standards, and Michigan Merit Curriculum standards
• Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and district colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to sustain and improve student achievement outcomes
• Capability for designing curriculum and establishing pacing guide to utilize instructional time
• Collect and analyze data to make effective decisions to promote student learning
• Willingness to contribute to a safe school climate of high expectations and strong collaboration, high staff and student morale, and positive community involvement
• Background with Capturing Kids’ Hearts

Responsibilities :

• Case manager for students ages 3-5 that are in the Early Childhood Special Education Program (ECSE).
• Implements and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs;

conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school’s standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Administers benchmark assessments and summative tests in accordance with District testing program.
• Willingness to learn and implement the CKH process as part of the classroom and school culture
• Perform other duties as assigned by building principal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of MTSS, and ability to apply structures within academics and behavior.
• Knowledge of the Capturing Kids’ Hearts framework preferred.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Nondiscrimination : The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, Protected Classes ), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.