Position Summary:

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) teachers in our District are high-energy, passionate about our students' growth and development, and engage in culturally responsive behaviors to ensure that all students' academic,  health, and wellness needs are met.  

Through ECSE, the teacher will plan, develop, and impart research-based classroom pedagogy that fosters an enriching academic and social experience for all students.  The ECSE teacher will direct instruction, provide guided practice, collaborative practice, and independent practice, and monitor student progress toward individual educational goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assess the present skill level of students through tests, records of tests, checklists, observations, and ongoing interaction with the child
• Prepare an appropriate Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each child with input from the parent, therapists, and other team members
• Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings with families and therapists
• Implement the plan through class activities and individual sessions
• Create and implement lesson plans aligned with learning objectives
• Gather and prepare materials for instructional classroom activities and outdoor learning experiences
• Keep records of each student’s progress toward goals in each developmental area: language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, and social-emotional
• Consult with other teachers regarding children served jointly
• Inform parents of the child’s progress regularly through scheduled written reports and conferences
• Participate in planning for the facilitation of any parent meetings, celebrations or social activities
• Record the child’s attendance, child/family contacts, and conferences
• Perform beginning and end-of-year tasks for housekeeping, storage, inventory, etc.
• Keep abreast of early childhood best practices through conferences, professional journals, in-service, and other means as available
• Supervise and support aides, volunteers, and practicum students, if applicable
• Work cooperatively with aide, co-teacher, therapists, and principal
• Participate in meetings/collaborations
• Maintain an attractive, well-organized, and neat classroom with the support of aides

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation description of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this position. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications noted below are required to enable the employee to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this position.

• Missouri Elementary Certification B-3 and Early Childhood Special Education
• Teaching experience or equivalent in an urban environment
• Superior interpersonal relationship skills

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 30 feet
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups
• Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• This position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending and reaching for extended periods of time
• Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work area
• This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work related hazards

EEO Statement:

The School District of University City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.

Learn more about The School District of University City at www.ucityschools.org