EC Preschool Itinerant Teacher

POSITION: EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S PRESCHOOL ITINERANT TEACHER

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS

LOCATION: AVERY COUNTY SCHOOLS (ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)

SALARY/BENEFITS: (10 Month Position/29 Hours Per Week/Part Time; No Benefits; State Salary Scale)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, provides special education services to preschool students identified as exceptional children in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Work involves implementing IEP goals in a child's natural environment which could include community based private preschool programs, Headstart Programs, Pre-K programs, and/or small group settings. The teacher is responsible for developing individualized educational plans, lesson plans, adapting materials and toys, and designing activities and specialized instructional materials which will assist the students in meeting their IEP goals. Services include direct instruction to students, consultation with school and community based preschool programs and Headstart centers, and developing specialized instructional materials as needed for student's use in their natural setting. Reports to Director of Exceptional Children Services

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements individualized education plans for eligible students.

• Provides direct special education instruction to identified students.

• Provides consultation with childcare providers, Pre-K teachers, Headstart teachers, and Child Service Coordinators regarding student's specialized needs.

• Monitors student progress on a continuous basis.

• Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs.

• These techniques may require developing specialized materials or adapting toys and equipment.

• Provides specialized instructional materials and management techniques for students to community based preschool teachers.

• Acts as case coordinator for assigned students.

• Conducts periodic prescriptive testing to assess student's progress.

• Provides quarterly written progress notes to parents.

• Provides in-service training as needed to personnel in community based preschool programs.

• Travels between locations where students require services.

• Maintains records and complies with laws, rules, and regulations as established in the NC Rules and Regulations Governing Children with Special Needs.

• Reviews CDSA evaluations and develops initial IEPs for transitioning or new students.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Education; current license Birth to Kindergarten, or Bachelor's degree in Special Education with preschool handicapped license.