Plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate the educational program for preschool children with and without disabilities; Guide the learning process toward the achievement of Preschool standards and establish clear objectives for the preschool experience; Work closely with related service providers (SLP, OT, PT) and itinerant preschool teachers, to meet the child's individual classroom needs as identified on the individualized educational program (IEP Provide families with resources and embed rout... more details
Early Learning Program (ELP) Teacher
JobID: 4065 "
Position Type: TEACHER
Date Posted: 6/12/2024
Location: Akron Public Schools
Date Available: TBD
Closing Date: 06/22/2024
Additional Information: Show/Hide Posting Opens June 12, 2024 Posting Closes June 22, 2024
The Akron Board of Education announces an anticipated opening for an Early Learning Program (ELP) Teacher, Job Code 006, TS 380 (190 Days), Salary Range TBD. Collective Bargaining Unit – AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position. Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/.
Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Jennifer Douglas, Supervisor, Early Learning Program, 330-761-3146.
QUALIFICATIONS - Required:
Valid Ohio Department of Education teaching licensure for Early Childhood and Early Childhood Intervention Specialist.
Desired:
Experience in Early Childhood education;
A commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multicultural setting;
Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative relationship with other teachers in the development of curriculum plans and materials;
Flexibility in scheduling and working with students and staff;
Skills with augmentative communication;
Willingness to work in collaboration with other school personnel.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate the educational program for preschool children with and without disabilities;
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of Preschool standards and establish clear objectives for the preschool experience;
Work closely with related service providers (SLP, OT, PT) and itinerant preschool teachers, to meet the child’s individual classroom needs as identified on the individualized educational program (IEP
Provide families with resources and embed routine activities to support IEP goals and objectives;
Work with parents and help them understand early childhood education and what they can do at home to extend classroom activities;
Document progress on IEP goals, consult with special education staff to collaborate on IEP goals and objectives for children when needed and prepare progress reports for assigned children;
Demonstrate physical and mental capabilities in working with preschool children;
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of Preschool standards and establish clear objectives for the preschool experiences;
Participate, as a member of the ELP evaluation team, in the evaluation process for children suspected of having a disability;
Create, prepare, and adapt materials, as needed, for preschool children;
Make immediate referral of suspected child abuse and/or neglect to proper authorities and notify ELP Coordinator;
Determines physical condition of children as it relates to management of communicable disease as stated in the preschool rules;
Manage assigned cases as the primary service provider;
Provide modeling of intervention and teaching techniques and strategies to other providers working with preschool students, as needed;
Lead communication between related service providers, districts, teachers and families;
Maintain updated individual records for each child and ensures their confidentiality;
Maintain a good working relationship with people in charge of community-based preschools, church centers, and public school preschools;
Attend pre-service, in-service, and required staff meetings;
Accept a share of responsibility for all program activities;
Reports and carries out any other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Special Education and/or the Early Learning Program Coordinator.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands of the job described herein 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal office environment and is regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to walk, sit and stand; stoop, kneel or crouch; use hands to type, handle and carry objects; may be required to lift up to 15 pounds in weight. Must be able to use a computer.
If you require any special services (such as interpreters, braille or large print, or wheelchair accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Capital at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.
Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").
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