Special Education Teacher- ECSE

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

SUMMARY: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher responsible for the planning and implementation of instruction for early childhood age students with disabilities that adversely affect their progress in the educational setting.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with ZA or ZS endorsement OR Major or Minor in Early Childhood Education.
• Endorsement in an area of special education autism preferred.
• Bachelors degree or higher with a major in special education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan prepare and implement developmentally appropriate and individualized instruction to young children with disabilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal child development as well as knowledge of various disabilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively engage young children through play communication and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Collect student data and make instructional decisions based on data.
• Work collaboratively with ancillary and support staff on behalf of caseload students.
• Communicate consistently with staff parents general education teachers and administrators on students needs.
• Develop and implement positive behavior supports all students.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills ability to meet required deadlines and maintain documentation.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by administration.
• Regular reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percentages and/or ratios; read technical information compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; content knowledge; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours; and ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching.

RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires sitting walking and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Noise level may vacillate from quiet to loud in varying degrees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are performed mainly indoors and occasionally outdoors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand talk hear walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and educational equipment. The employee is directly responsible for safety well-being or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with students the public and other staff.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Required Experience:

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