General Function
The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing programs and services for students who may be eligible or are eligible for an Individualized Education Plan.
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 and 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.
