Communications Instructor

Summary of Position:The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher will work with families and students (Birth to age 5) in the home and in a preschool setting. The teacher will consult with staff about students under the Developmental Delay category who in an Elementary school. The teacher will work with a team of staff to assess, identify, and provide direct services to students and families that qualify for services. The position will be split roughly 60% preschool setting and 40% Birth-3. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: -Knowledgeof child growth and development, principles of coaching, effective communication skills, and the ability to develop positive and trusting relationships with families. -This position requires direct special education services, assessments, and family consultation to be provided in the home setting for children ages birth to three with special needs. -Perform age appropriate educational assessments with children in the home and/or early childhood setting. -Develop, write, and implement appropriate IFSPs and IEPs and other documentation required by ISD #15 and MDE. -Attend and sometimes facilitate IFSP/IEP meetings for assigned students. -Work in a team setting to provide effective educational opportunities that will assist children and their families in achieving their individual outcomes as well as working with families to coordinate and integrate educational services, social services, health services, and parent education. -Assist Early Childhood staff in child find activities. -Model appropriate adult/child interaction. -Consult with other staff members to provide a rich learning environment -pre-k to Kindergarten.