PK Community Special Education Case Manager

FullTime MonFriClick here for Employee BenefitsNEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLSSCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #1CONTOOCOOK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION TITLE: District/Community Preschool Case ManagerSUPERVISOR: Director of Special EducationQUALIFICATIONS: New Hampshire DOE Early Childhood Special Education and Early Childhood Education certificationBachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignmentMasters Degree in related area preferredOne to three years of successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels preferredSUMMARY: The preschool consultant provides case management instructional and consultative services and support to district and community preschool SKILLS and ABILITIESKnowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogyKnowledge of differentiated instruction specially designed instruction and high leverage practices for students with diverse learning needsKnowledge of preschool curriculum and conceptsKnowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plansKnowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and studentsAbility to use computer network system and software applications as neededAbility to organize and coordinate workAbility to communicate effectively with students and parentsAbility to engage in selfevaluation with regard to performance and professional growthAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of workAbility to meet timelines and deadlines and thoroughly and accurately complete documentation related to the special education processPossess a belief that students are best served when they are included with their peers to the greatest extent possiblePossess an understanding of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) associated timelines and requirements and use of the New Hampshire Special Education Information System (NHSEIS)DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Case Management and Consultation:Conducts assessments testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learningCase manages and facilitates the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) process: Referral eligibility determination IEP development and placement for preschool students in community preschool programs and service provider locationsAssists teaching staff in implementing students IEPs and behavior management plans in the community preschool programsDevelops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district initiatives goals and objectives to community preschoolsServes as ready resource to students and parents to provide special education support that will lead each student to increased personal growth selfunderstanding and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school for students on the with outside agencies organizations and institutions including state and federal authorities as neededConsultation and case management is provided to special education students in all of the districts community preschools including Head StartMaintains files for students in the special education process and on consultants caseloadMaintains communication with parents of case managed and in process studentsConsult with community staff to ensure progress toward IEP goals and objectivesMaintain record keeping and progress for preschool aged students receiving Response To InterventionProvide support materials and resources to community staff in order to facilitate student achievementComplete Preschool Outcome Measures (POMS) data at entrance into preschool and exit from preschoolEncourages parental involvement in students education/development and ensures effective communication with students and parentsSupervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day including activities involving school transportationInstruction:Provides individual and group instruction of IEP related special education services to student in community preschool a range of purposefully and intentionally designed instructional practices and activities in collaboration with teachers to adapt instruction to the needs of special education students by adjusting the content methodology or delivery of instruction and when necessary provide modifications to address the unique needs of the child to ensure access of the child to the general curriculum and student needs are met in the least restrictive setting in district and community Responsibilities:Identify children showing signs of emotional developmental or healthrelated problems and discuss them with supervisors parents or guardians and child development specialistsMeet with parents and guardians to discuss their childrens progress and needs determine their priorities for their children and suggest ways that they can promote learning and developmentContinues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings or by conducting researchDevelop and maintain a relationship with community program staffOrganizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete recordkeepingAdministers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programsCoordinates with other preschool professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committeesParticipate in PLC meetings involving the Conval preschool evaluation team; district preschool teachers coordinator and related services staffCoordinates with other preschool professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committeesPerforms other position related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education and other central office administrators as designated by the SuperintendentNote: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED:Occasionally Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw haul or tug objects in a sustained Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from positiontoposition. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back Fingering. Picking pinching typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists hands and/or physical requirements of this positionSedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are visual acuity requirements include color depth perception and field of worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the conditions the worker will be subject to in this worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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Manager