Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (4100)
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (4100)
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Job Description
Job Summary
The Special Education Coordinator oversees and facilitates the inclusion program at St. Francis of Assisi School reporting to the principal and providing data-based evidence outcomes. This person prioritizes their time by focusing with teachers paras other specialty staff and parents on the support and intervention of students receiving intensive level supports (Tier 3) with targeted response groups (Tier 2) receiving secondary focus. Intensive focus can be due to a diagnosed need a suspected need that is being considered for diagnostic measures or a temporary traumatic or crisis situation involving the student. Some of the action items listed below are redundant but may provide a different context in regard to when or how they are conducted. Some may only occur at the beginning or end of the year while others are ongoing.
Job Responsibilities
Pre-School Year:
- Review and distribute learning plans with teachers
Set up secure access to student info
Coordinate parent meetings and CARE team schedule
Set procedures for reporting student needs
Provide sensory tools and assistive technology
Update student records and coordinate SSD services
Support paraprofessional hiring and prep training materials
Ongoing:
Coach staff on instruction interventions and data use
Support clear learning goals and behavior plans
Collaborate with outside services (e.g. One Classroom)
Administer tests and ensure accommodations
Track progress and maintain accurate records
Attend conferences and adjust plans as needed
Join staff meetings and order materials (with approval)
Lead plan meetings CARE team and progress reviews
Train paraprofessionals and conduct weekly check-ins
End-of-Year:
Update plans with families and prep next years schedule
Review new student needs and hold parent meetings
Plan staffing/resources with principal
Submit One Classroom grant and budget
Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Special Education or related field.
- Valid teaching certification in Special Education.
- Experience in implementing and managing special education programs.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
Experience the Difference. MAKE a difference.
Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ our schools are safe welcoming communities where teachers are supported and children are nurtured to grow and reach their full potential through rigorous academics and consistently high expectations and faith-based service.
Catholic Education in our region dates back more than 200 years. Today our parish and archdiocesan preschool elementary and high schools serve more than 30000 students in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.
Employment Type
Full Time
