Pre-K Special Education Teacher

227 MAIN STREET FARMINGTON ME 04938

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Working together to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all.

CHESTERVILLE - FARMINGTON - INDUSTRY - NEW SHARON - NEW VINEYARD - STARKS TEMPLE - VIENNA - WELD - WILTON

Job Goal(s):

To provide high-quality individualizedinstruction to students aged 3-5 with diverse learning needs. This role involves managing the Individualized Education Program (IEP) collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (Speech OT PT) and fosteringa nurturinginclusive early childhood environment.

Certifications:

• Maine DOE Certification:
• (282) Teacher: Child with Disabilities(Birth - Age 5)
• (282) Teacher: Child with Disabilities (PreK - Grade 8)

Qualifications:

1. Strong understanding of early childhood development language motor sensory social skills.
2. Strong understanding of special education child find referral and eligibility process.
3. Displays a philosophy consistent with that of the school district.

• Empathy & Patience: A deep commitment to supporting the youngest learners and their families as they navigate the special education system.
• Communication: Ability to translate complex educational data into clear actionable insights for parents and caregivers.
• Organization: Proven ability to manage documentation for a caseload while remaining present and engaged in the classroom.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
• Mastersin similar fieldpreferred

Working Schedule

Reports to: Director of Special Services / Building Principal

Primary Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership: Design and implement specially designed instructional strategies developmentally appropriate play-based lessons that align with Maines Early Learning and Development Standards (MELDS) and individual student goals.
• Provide training direction and supervision to education technicians regarding the educational program.
• Organize and maintain the classroom structure to maximize instruction.
• Maintain appropriate classroom management and safety procedures.
• Assessment: Administer score and summarize results of assessment measures given to students.
• Establish and maintain a system of evaluating and documenting student progress.
• Participate in staff development activities and school duties and responsibilities appropriately.
• IEP Management: Lead the development implementation and annual review of IEPs. This includes conducting assessments writing progress reports and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations (MUSER).
• Case Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for families coordinating services with service providers (Speech Pathologists OTs and Behavioral Specialists) to ensure a holistic approach.
• Behavioral Support: Implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and assist in the creation of individualized behavior plans for students requiring social-emotional guidance.
• Monitor student behavior across all school settings and provide consultation and assistance as needed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with general education Pre-K teachers to support inclusive least restrictive environment (LRE) placements and transitions to Kindergarten.
• Communicate with parents of students on caseloadregarding progress or when requested by parents.

Terns of Employment:As determined by the ProfessionalCollective Bargaining Unit.

Evaluation:The performance of this job will be evaluated annually per the provision of the Boards Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

FLSA: Exempt