The teacher is responsible for the intellectual, social and effective development of students. The teacher will also insure that all programs, materials and practices within the classroom are free from gender and minority bias and discrimination, and are in keeping with the letter and spirit of Title IX and Affirmative Action policies adopted by the Board of Education. The teacher is directly responsible to the Pre-School Special Education Supervisor, and is evaluated/supervised by the administr... more details
Pre-School Special Education Teacher
JobID: 6191
Position Type: Special Education/Special Education Teacher
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Date Posted: 5/28/2024
Location: Special Education Pre-School Program
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide SCOPE The teacher is responsible for the intellectual, social and effective development of students. The teacher will also insure that all programs, materials and practices within the classroom are free from gender and minority bias and discrimination, and are in keeping with the letter and spirit of Title IX and Affirmative Action policies adopted by the Board of Education. The teacher is directly responsible to the Pre-School Special Education Supervisor, and is evaluated/supervised by the administrator as designated in the Staff Evaluation Booklet. This evaluation is based upon basic tenets of good teaching which are found in each teacher's respective job description and the Connecticut Teaching Competencies.
EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates in the development and implementation of a workable educational prescription (Individual Education Plan) for each identified child.
Uses diagnostic instruments to measure progress within a child's planned program.
Administers specialized test instruments and interprets results.
Performs observations for the purpose of collecting diagnostic data.
Participates in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and uses PPT findings to improve student learning experiences.
Consults regularly with classroom teachers regarding student progress and programs.
Maintains appropriate and on-going communication with administration, staff, parents/guardians.
Develops and implements individual, classroom and/or school-wide behavioral plans for identified students.
Collaborate with outside agencies/support outside agencies with recommendations and strategies
Use various teaching methods to promote learning, including intensive individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work.
Ensure appropriate accommodations are available in class.
Helps/Support the Development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student.
Review the IEP with the student's parents, school administrators, and the student's general education teachers as IEP is updated
Inform parents of child's progress regularly
Assign work and supervise classroom paras/tutors
Record grades in grade book
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess or be eligible for Connecticut Pre-K Special Education certification (065, 113).
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to deliver content.
Ability to relate successfully with staff, families and students from diverse backgrounds, experiences and skill levels.
Demonstrated ability to implement differentiated instruction and build upon the strengths and challenges of a multi-cultural and multi-racial classroom/district.
APPLICATION PROCESS Apply Online, including all required attachments. http://www.danbury.k12.ct.us
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