Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Job Description:

The Wright Start Preschool has an anticipated opening for an Early Childhood Special Education teacher for the 2024-25 school year.

Position Title: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Reports To: Principal/Director of Special Education

Summary: Provides all students with a program that will enable them to reach their fullest potential and meet the outcomes stated in the Missouri Learning Standards and MAP assessment.

Job Responsibilities:

Instruction and Learning - Student achievement/performance and staff growth

• Supervises all students assigned in special education instructional activities.

• Assists in planning and developing a special education curriculum.

• Establishes learning objectives for each lesson and maintains lesson plans for each instructional unit.

• Develops and adapts instructional materials and experiences to meet individual student needs, aptitudes and interests, using, as necessary, a variety of strategies.

• Assesses and records student accomplishments on a regular basis through an approved grading scale.

• Develops and implements a variety of teaching strategies.

• Establishes and maintains an effective climate for learning.

• Utilizes appropriate classroom management and discipline procedures.

• Maintains appropriate substitute teacher file.

• Evaluates and recommends instructional aid and textbooks.

• Attends and participates in individualized educational conferences.

• Provides special education technical assistance and consultation to building staff.

• Serves as positive role model and leader for students to follow.

• Assesses and reassesses as required, needs, and performance of students.

• Diagnoses student strengths and needs and plans educational activities accordingly.

• Uses designated curriculum to develop and implement lesson plans and activities.

• Observes safety precautions to protect students, equipment and facilities.

• Participates on committees, in meetings and in professional growth activities as approved by supervisor.

• Maintains supply and equipment inventory and orders in accordance with budget.

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