Instructor - Early Childhood (Preschool Intervention Specialist And General Education)

Stark County Educational Service Center

Instructor - Early Childhood

Supervisor: Department Supervisor and/or Principal/Designee

Summary/Objective: Facilitates the instruction of all students including students with special needs and disabilities by the development, implementation, and evaluation of special education Individualized Education Plans. Comply with requirements of ORC 3301.54 including but not limited to being of good character, possess adequate physical and emotional health, be equipped by education, training, and/or experience for the work they are to perform.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university

• Secure and maintain a valid Ohio Educator License as required by placement or assignment

• Hold or complete a current Ohio BCI and Federal Background check free of disqualifying infractions

• Comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies

• Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to: Bloodborne Pathogens, Crisis Intervention, Educator Ethics, etc.

• Embody high ethical standards, integrity, and accept responsibility for decisions and conduct

• Efficiently operate Google Applications including Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, etc.

• Adhere to the Stark County Educational Service Center (SCESC) Governing Board policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook, policies of the assigned district/worksite, and the to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Educators

• Promote the proper use, care, and security of SCESC property and report misconduct, vandalism, equipment malfunctions, and other concerns

• Advance the professional image of the SCESC and affiliate districts

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with coworkers and colleagues promoting a cohesive work environment

• Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to supervisor and/or civil authorities as required by law

• A medical statement signed by a licensed physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or a certified nurse practitioner that documents that they are free of communicable disease and fit to work with children dated on or before the first day of employment

• Ensure students' safety

• Maintain confidentiality of student related information

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn

• Prepare and maintain the classroom as student-centered, age-appropriate learning space

• Plan, implement, and evaluate daily learning activities based

• Participate in the development and/or implementation of individual education plans

• Organize appropriate subject content and learning goals aligned with the state standards and individual education plan goals and objectives while assisting students to achieve learning objectives

• Develop and implement behavior management plans that meet student needs

• Communicate professional and regularly with parents and support agencies in an effort to involve them in the educational process (eg. phone calls, emails, written notes, meetings, educational software, etc)

• Produce, manage, and complete the necessary documentation and paperwork for charting educational progress

• Assist in coordinating all support services to meet student needs

• Adhere to the rules and regulations that relate to IDEA and/or other state/federal programs as applicable

• Provide direction and training to para-professionals, aides and teaching assistants in the classroom setting

• Facilitate opportunities for students to participate in inclusion settings, implementing prescribed medical plans and/or behavior plans when necessary

• Perform other specific duties as assigned

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions: Promote safety, exercise caution, and comply with safety regulations and district/educational service center policies/procedures when involved in the following situations:

• Risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and/or communicable diseases

• Potential for adverse contact by aggressive students

• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes

• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching and standing

• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies and/or equipment

• Operate and/or ride in a vehicle

• Work at various heights, in confined spaces, and/or invariable/diminished lighting

• Report misconduct or violations of policy and procedures to the direct supervisor, appropriate administrator or legal authority (mandating reporting)

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy and procedures adopted by the Stark County Educational Service Center Governing Board.

The Stark County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, gender, religion, marital status, military status, or disability. Individuals are selected for employment based only on merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of required duties and it is understood by the employee that other related and reasonable duties will be required if requested by an immediate supervisor or administrative staff member. This document is subject to change in response to student need, staff factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events. The employee is expected to follow all policies and procedures in accordance with the Stark County Educational Service Center and district or department assignment.