Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

KUNA JT.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.
3 JOB VACANCY Job Status: All Applicants Job Title: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Certification: Early Childhood - Special Education Pre-K Location: Hubbard Elementary Reports To: Principal Hours: Full- Time Calendar: 185 Days Salary: Placed on the Certified Salary Payscale PLUS Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, EAP, and Public Employees Retirement System JOB SUMMARY: Provides students with the fullest educational opportunity to learn and progress through use of appropriate teaching strategies and materials.
Must possess a current Idaho Special Education Certification: Early Childhood Credential Positive public relations skills.
Demonstrated ability to accomplish the major duties listed below.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Successful experience working with special education students in a classroom setting that include Varying ability levels, including at-risk students.
Committed to continual collaboration with counselors, administrators, and other teachers.
Commitment to a team approach in all aspects of educational programming.
Communicate effectively with parents and students.
Innovative, self-starter.
Be knowledgeable of, and uphold all policies pertaining to teachers and students as specified in district rules and regulations.
Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter competencies and/or skills to be presented to students.
Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students to the extent possible.
Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Follow prescribed safety regulations.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication and cooperative relations with the administration, students, parents, and colleagues.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Know and follow district policy and chain of command.
Deal with students, parents, staff, and others in a positive, encouraging manner.
Act ethically and confidentially in all aspects of employment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 essential functions.
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review and prepare documents and file them in a prescribed order, and organize documents and materials.
Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
May be required to block or redirect students.
Must be able to effectively supervise and support staff when consequences are implemented including supervising physical restraint and seclusion if necessary for safety.
Sit for extended periods of time.
Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
Reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.