Montana Office Of Public Instruction Kalispell , MT 59901
Posted 2 days ago
JOB DESCRIPTION
EARLY CHILDHOOD & SELF-CONTAINED PROGRAM TEACHER
FLATHEAD SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE
JOB GOALS:
The Flathead Special Education Cooperative is seeking a full-time preschool teacher with special education endorsement. Works with young children with disabilities who are participating in early childhood programs, demonstrates and coaches specific techniques or strategies, works in a variety of settings, provides direct services to children with disabilities ages 3 and up.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas. Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods. Monitors students' progress through data collection.
Assists in development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Attends and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, IEP meetings, and other meetings as required.
Provides an appropriate educational program for each student.
Maintains regular contact with parents of students.
Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives, and directions.
Consults with other professionals and teaching staff regarding progress of students and related educational matters.
Assists students (e.g. diapering, lifting, transitioning from desk to wheel chair, etc...) for the purpose of attending to the student's personal hygiene and care needs.
Supervises students and classroom paraprofessionals.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Be appropriately licensed and endorsed in accordance with state statutes and Board of Public Education rules, or be considered appropriately assigned if the administrator is enrolled in an internship.
Or; holds a State of Montana Teaching License and is willing to get their special education endorsement.
Early childhood experience preferred
SALARY: Depending on Experience
SCHOOLS SERVED:
Participating school districts of the Flathead Special Education Cooperative.
REPORTS TO:
Flathead Special Education Cooperative Director
Montana Office Of Public Instruction