Job description

General Function

The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing diagnostic and/or therapy services to students who are suspected of being disabled and/or are disabled.

Qualifications

· Valid Michigan teaching certificate and/or State of Michigan approval to function in the specific discipline area; with special education and early childhood endorsement.

· Minimum Bachelor’s degree.

· Two years’ experience in teaching early childhood education or special education preferred.

· Ability to work as a member of a team and contribute to the agency vision and goals.

· Must be able to pass criminal history check.

Essential Duties

Essential duties shall include, but are not limited to:

· Assess an screen students for appropriate referrals for evaluation.

· Participate in MET and IEP/IESP meetings.

· Write appropriate goals and objectives.

· Provide services and programming to students.

· Maintain a schedule of service and student progress.

· Consult with staff and parents.

· Establish and maintain agency contacts.

· Complete timely submission of claims to Medicaid for eligible students on caseload.

· Act as a resource, if needed, to employees, students and the general public visiting the NC RESA.

· Possess knowledge of NC RESA’s organization, mission, and philosophy.

· Perform other duties deemed appropriate by the Executive Director of Intervention & Prevention Services.

Relationships and Other Duties

The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher shall be directly accountable to the Director of Special Education Services and shall demonstrate commitment to the mission of the Newaygo County RESA through:

· adherence to and enforcement of agency policies and administrative regulations,

· performance resulting in quality outcomes,

· performance resulting in internal and external consumer satisfaction,

· continuous personal and professional improvement and development,

· positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and consumers,

· continuously improving performance through internal and external evaluation,

· exhibiting the mental/physical ability and stamina to meet essential duties of the position, and

· supporting the agency and department in the Continuous Improvement Plan.

Other Required Skills

· Must be able to communicate effectively (language skills).

· Must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts (mathematical skills).

· Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (reasoning skills).

· Must be physically able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job (physical demands). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

General classroom/office setting/home/natural environments; the noise level in this position varies.

Terms of Employment

· contracted employee (exempt)

· school year position

· position covered under NCEA Master Agreement

· evaluated annually by the Director of Special Education Services

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. It is the policy of Newaygo County RESA that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, height, weight, marital status or other trait or characteristic protected by federal or state employment discrimination statutes, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination during programs, activities, and employment.

NC RESA reserves the right to alter/amend this job description at any time, following language in the NCEA Master Agreement.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $48,268.00 - $84,143.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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