Early Childhood Special Educator

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Special Services

JOB TITLE: Early Childhood Special Educator 

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education Level: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education or Inclusive required

2. Certification or licensure:

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid NE Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education or Early Childhood Inclusive required

3. Experience desired:

Early Childhood training

4. Other Requirement:

Valid Nebraska Driver’s License

SUPERVISED BY: 

Building Administrator

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: 

Building Administrator

Director of Special Services

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Frequent: 

• Work closely with team members to evaluate and serve children and families.

• Conduct evaluations to determine eligibility for Early Intervention.

• Prepare Multidisciplinary Team Reports (MDT)

• Assess preschoolers’ entry and exit data through Teaching Strategies GOLD.

• Develop Individual Education Plans (IEP).

• Lead/participate in MDT and IEP meetings with team members and families.

• Working with and understanding a diverse student population.

• Plans for and guides the learning process to help children achieve their program objectives.

• Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials.

• Support the ongoing curriculum development of the program.

• Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned families.

• Maintains open lines of communications with parents, guardians and staff.

• Engages in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development.

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and lesson planning and child progress toward IEP goals as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards with ethical and professional performance established by district policy as well as the State Board of Education.

• Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals.

Occasional or Periodic: 

• Coordinate home visits with staff and parents

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

Skills and abilities in leadership, human relations, organization, and problem solving. 

Effective oral and written communication skills. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

1.  Inside___________ Outside_____________ Both       X    

2. Climatic environment:

   1. Inside facilities are climate controlled. 

   2. Cold weather – taking children on/off bus

3. Hazards

   1. Contagious diseases from children 

   2. Exposure to bodily fluids (urine, saliva, blood)

   3. Driving to home visits

Signature of Employee : __________________________________________ 

Signature of Supervisor : __________________________________________ 

Date: ___________________________