2019-2020 TOSA (Special Needs Preschool Itinerant Teacher) Central Enrollment

TITLE: SpecialNeeds Preschool Community Service Facilitator

JOB STATUS: Teacheron Special Assignment

REPORTSTO: SupervisorDivision of Early Childhood Education

DEPARTMENT: Division of Early ChildhoodEducation. Academic Achievement Support Services

POSITION SUMMARY: The Special Needs Preschool Community ServiceFacilitator collaborates with parents teachers and other staff members toprovide services to children who have been identified as having a special needin their least restrictive services are provided in a variety of settings including publicand private preschools Head Start classrooms daycares and homeenvironments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Coordinate team members which may includeparents general education teachers related service personnel principalspsychologists school nurses social workers and community members

Facilitate appropriate inclusion and learning opportunitiesfor students based on the individuals needs

Maintain case management file on each childwhich may include MFE (Multi Factored

Evaluation) IEP screeningsassessments and progress reports.

Progress monitor student goals and objectivesand administer assessments as required

Provide written progress report to parents andteachers on a quarterly basis

Prepare learning activities using appropriatematerials based on the individual needs of the child

Establish rapport with all stakeholders withineach childs learning environment

Assist in the development of behaviormanagement strategies as needed within home and school environments

Attend staff meetings/workshops/in-services

Participate as a member of the transition teamfor three to five-year-old children

Provide specially designed instruction tochildren identified with a disability and/or consultative services

Serve out of district transfer students while anew evaluation is completed

Participate in screening process to determineneed for further evaluation of children who attend screening

Mentors new staff

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Mastersdegree in Special Education or a related Special Education field.

Five(5) or more years of teaching and/or related Special Education

ValidOhio Department of Education Intervention Specialist certificate or equivalent

Interpersonalskills necessary to communicate effectively and work productively with alllevels of district staff students parents and the general public

Abilityto provide specially designed instruction to 3-5-year-old students in a varietyof settings

Demonstratedability to handle problem situations in a tactful courteous and respectfulmanner.

Analyticalability to develop plans of action to address a variety of issues and concernsin a timely manner

Excellent team building coaching facilitation and interpersonalskills with all levels in an organization

Demonstrated ability to effectively serve as a leader and memberof a team

Strong written and verbal communication skills includingeffective presentation skills

General knowledge of urban special educational challenges

Proven record of championing continuous learning and professionalgrowth

Thequalifications listed above are intended to represent the educationexperience skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully performthe essential duties contained in this job description. Columbus City Schools(CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate againstindividuals regardless of race sex sexual orientation religion nationalorigin age gender identity or expression ancestry familial status militarystatus or disability in its educational programs activities and employmentpolicies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals withphysical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications so long as theindividuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with orwithout reasonable accommodation.

Timetable:To ensure consideration for first round of interviews you must file allinformation by July 5 2019

Deadlinefor Applications: Until Filled