2025-2026 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Purpose Statement

This job reports to Principal

Essential Functions

• Administers developmental testing programs district assessments and/or state tests etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual education plans.
• Administers under supervision first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding toileting diapering etc. for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children as assigned.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; documenting student achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the school environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives expectations and/or goals (e.g. behavioral communication skills academic needs vocational abilities etc. for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents and administration.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.
• Collaborates with professional learning community instructional staff other school personnel parents business partners and a variety of community resources (e.g. OT PT SLP etc. for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Consistent interaction with students for the purpose of educating students.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance and developing problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional strategies that address individualized learning styles.
• Directs paraprofessionals volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program that addresses the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and nonconfidential manual and electronic files and records (e.g. IEPs SEAS etc. for the purpose of providing up todate information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. SAP IEP PLC etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. IEPs grades testing schedules lesson plans attendance appropriate behavior plans daily behavior charts anecdotal records etc. for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc. for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code and school policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquires from a variety of sources (e.g. students teachers parents administrators etc. for the purpose of resolving issues providing information and/or direction.
• Schedules students with paraprofessionals and other school personnel for academic and/or therapeutic instruction (e.g. OT PT SLP etc. for the purpose of meeting IEP goals.
• Supervises students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom playground field trips etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

JobRequirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws; ageappropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize jobrelated equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; operating within a defined budget. utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10 sitting 50 walking and 40 standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience:

Job related experience is required.

Education:

Bachelors degree in jobrelated area.

Required Testing:

Certificates and Licenses

Missouri State Teaching CertificateEarly Childhood Special Education

Continuing Educ. / Training:

Clearances:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance