Extended School Year - Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education

SUMMARY Provide direct classroom instruction using Tools of the Mind Curriculum to meet the needs of all children. Complete periodic student assessment, observations and documentation as required with the state mandated assessment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Attended all training for Tools of the Mind Curriculum and state mandated assessment as provided by the Early Childhood Office.

Implement all aspects of curriculum and assessment as designed.

Enter assessment data as required.

Work collaboratively with co-teacher, Director, to provide program to meet the individual needs of all children.

Maintain classroom routine. Share all classroom responsibilities with co-teacher, including: classroom environment, weekly planning, preparation of materials.

Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to: ability to work at children's level; ability to change diapers, assist with toileting as needed; respond to any child's safety needs; assist at nap time in full-day programs if applicable; bending, stooping, lifting are part of the daily requirements to meet the needs of young children in the classroom.

Participate in planning for summer program.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE Minimum one year teaching experience with preschool children. Three years teaching experience; experience with preschool curricumum and assessment preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma/GED required and Group Leader qualified required. Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.