Early Childhood Center Preschool Teacher

Special Requirements: Must hold, or have the ability to obtain, a valid ODE Early Childhood (P-3) with Prekindergarten special needs or Early Childhood Intervention Specialist licensure.

Starting Date: 2024-25 School Year

Salary: $46,113.00 - $76,217.00

Job Summary:

Plans and implements appropriate instructional programming in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students with disabilities to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor degree in Education

Minimum Experience:

• Successful student teaching experience

Preferred Education/Experience:

• 1-3 years of prior teaching experience

Essential Functions:

• Develops written lesson plans according to student needs, district-adopted courses of study and building procedures. Plans address teaching interventions and techniques to address individual learning styles.

• Develops and maintains a positive learning environment that leads to effective pupil management and student success.

• Ensures that class lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.

• Evaluates student achievement and performance. Prepares progress reports and consults with parents/guardians as needed.

• Makes referrals for student assistance/intervention and helps team members reach consensus on a plan for students requiring assistance.

• Helps prepare and implement intervention and Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for classroom students meeting eligibility requirements. Meets mandated deadlines for paperwork.

• Supports an inclusive educational environment and provides opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in appropriate learning activities.

• Proctors district testing activities.

Other Responsibilities:

• Supervises non-classroom activities when assigned.

• Participates in conferences and other required school activities.

• Encourages parent organizations and supports student activities as time permits.

• Performs other duties as directed.

Physical

Requirements:

• Lifting up to 10 pounds using a 1 person lift. Lifts are normally conducted two to three times per week but can range as high as five times per day.

• Bending at the hips, squatting and reaching on an occasional basis over a seven-hour period.

• Stand, sit and walk on a frequent basis over a seven-hour period. Work can be modified to be performed in a sit or stand only basis during the workday.

• Fine motor skills required for use in pincher grasp and typing.

Working

Conditions:

• Work is generally indoors in an office and school setting.