Summary

Student Support Services | Early Childhood | Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Schools, ISD #2143

Description

 

 

2024-2025 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

 

Job Summary:
Early childhood special education licensed teacher to work with children Birth to age 6 who are receiving special education services.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 

  • Contribute to and participate in the building student support teams.

  •  Serve as an IEP/IFSP case manager.

  •  Work as a team member in staffings. Facilitate team meetings to review student progress and develop IEP/IFSP as related to student needs.

  •  Plan and implement appropriate educational programs for individuals.

  • Implement educational plans as described on individual IEP’s and provide information for building staff as needed.

  • Maintain appropriate records and reports. Collect data on progress on goals and objectives for each student and meet all required timelines.

  • Develop, coordinate, and evaluate transition related experiences for students, if applicable.

  • Provide work direction to paraprofessional staff members.

  • Communicate effectively with students, families, educators, and administrators regarding student programs and progress.

  • Collaborate with students, families, related service providers, outside agencies, and other team members to promote growth of each student.

  • Work cooperatively with general education teachers and staff and provide building consultation, support and training as needed.

  • Create and maintain a professional working relationship with families and staff.

  • Obtain and demonstrate knowledge of general education curriculum including the grade level outcomes and state standards.

  • Assist special education team in assessments, comprehensive report results, and follow Minnesota state criteria in area(s) of special education eligibility as well as mandated timelines.

  •  Participate in building and District level professional development activities.

  • Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families and staff.

  • Perform all other duties and responsibilities in certification areas as directed by the Director of Special Services and/or the Building Principal.

 

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

 

Required Education:

  • Valid MN Teaching License for Early Childhood Special Education, Birth – 6.

 

Additional Job Requirements:

  • Possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license and be a responsible driver.

 

Direct Supervision of the Following Positions: None

 

Indirect Supervision of the Following Positions: Special Education Paraprofessionals

 

Applications should be submitted through Applitrack.

Links to the job posting can be found on the WEM District webpage www.wem.k12.mn.us  OR  https://www.applitrack.com/wem/onlineapp/ 

Questions should be directed to Principal Bobbie Jo Bastian bbastian@wem.k12.mn.us

 

Deadline: Open Until Filled

 

Physical Job Requirements:

 

Employee is Required to:

Never

Occasionally

1-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuously

66-100%

Stand

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Sit

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Walk

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Use hand dexterously (use finger to handle, feel)

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Reach with hands and arms

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Climb or Balance

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Talk or Hear

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Taste or smell

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Physically Lift/Carry up to 10 lbs.

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Posted 1/31/2024