Pre-K Teacher at Rockingham County Schools in Eden, NC

Job description

#366266 Preschool Children's Teacher The purpose of this position is to organize and implement an instructional program for three-to five year old children in the regular classroom or special education classroom setting. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for creating and implementing Individualized Education Programs for each student who is found eligible. (IEP). Confer with the PK Coordinator, parents, administrators, related services, and other IEP team members to develop individual educational programs (IEP) designed to promote student's educational, physical, and social development Complete all required IEP documentation as required by NC Policies Governing Services to Students with Disabilities within applicable timelines and compliance standards. Uses a variety of teaching strategies and methods and accommodations to ensure that all students have access to the curriculum. Supports learning that guides and supports developmentally appropriate practices, and encourages students with or without disabilities to develop skills through play and learning, emotional and social development, health and physical development, language development and communication, and cognitive development. Interacts with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities, behaviors, and/or functional skills deficits. May need to use sign language, picture symbols, or other forms of visual aids to help students understand the material. Collaborates with other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, to provide the best possible education for their students. Confer with parents, administrators, related services, and other IEP team members to develop individual educational programs (IEP) designed to promote student's educational, physical, and social development. Serve as the case manager for an assigned group of students, organizing and maintaining the EC folder, coordinating all IEP meetings and facilitating progress monitoring and reporting on all IEP goals. Assess, collaboratively analyze, interpret, and communicate students' progress toward measurable outcomes, using technology as appropriate, to inform both short- and long-term planning, and make ongoing adjustments to instruction. Collaborate with District EC leadership and support staff to provide services to students with disabilities.. Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies. Collaborate with PK Coordinator, parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic issues. Monitor teacher assistants to ensure that they adhere to IEP requirements including accommodations, modifications and least restrictive environment placement. Performs other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of North Carolina Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities and required record keeping. Understanding of sanitation and child care licensing laws/requirements Ability to plan and deliver specially designed instruction using evidence-based practices. Ability to coordinate/facilitate meetings with staff, parents, and students. Ability to communicate clearly in written and electronic formats; as well as; in-person. Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion when dealing with students and/or parents and their personal and educational needs. Skill in identifying student learning and personal needs and collaborating with district and school staff to provide needed resources or interventions. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: Birth-Kindergarten (BK) License is required. A willingness to obtain CPR, First Aid Training and health and safety classes. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must submit to a criminal background as required by the Department of Child Development and EArly Education Pay Grade - NC Teacher Pay Schedule plus local supplement Position type: Elementary School