Teacher ECSE Gross Motor Specialist 2026-27

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POSITION PROPERTIES

PURPOSE

The Gross Motor Specialist works closely with Physical and Occupational Therapists and ECSE staff to design and implement weekly activities for the pre-k students with a variety of disabilities in the district.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Providing instruction to students
• Creating and implementing a classroom disciplinary plan
• Knowledge of child development motor milestones necessary to help in creating lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction
• Participating in building grade level and subject area committees
• Participate in professional development activities
• Maintaining accurate student records including attendance grades and discipline
• Completing and submitting forms and required reports in a timely manner
• Communicating regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns
• Participating as a member of an IEP team 504 team or other student assistance teams as requested
• Implementing special educational plans such as 504 plans individual educational programs and individual health plans
• Reporting suspected abuse neglect discrimination and harassments as directed by Board policy
• Preparing lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher
• Understanding and adhering to Board policies and procedures

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices regulations and values visit .

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Director of Early Childhood Special Education

Supervises: None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: Missouri teacher certification; will consider applicants who have advanced training or teaching experience in the adapted physical education area and/or post graduate coursework or degree in special education and/or early childhood.

Preferred: Masters degree in Adapted Physical Education

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Read analyze and interpret professional journals Board policy administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance; Read analyze and implement curriculum and assessment data to plan instruction; Complete forms write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents; Present information effectively and respond to questions; Write clear and complete lesson plans.

Computation: Work with mathematical concepts. Apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; Interpret instructions presented in written oral diagram or schedule form; Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students; Demonstrate executive functions such as planning organizing remembering and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement.

Other Skills and Abilities: Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly; establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers and parents; perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Technology: Integrate technology into daily instruction; present information to students using a variety of media; Access and present information from online sources in a manner that enhances instruction; Instruct in buildings/classes where students are actively using 1-to-1 technology such as laptop computers iPads and other devices; Lead students in creating and presenting multi-media projects when such assignments enhance student learning; Use district software for recording grades and finding student information; Readily utilize smart boards projectors and other instructional. Adhere to all District policies and procedures regarding technology use.

Physical Demands: An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around the classroom to interact with and manage students/groups of students; Read handwritten or printed material.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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