Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

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Salida School District is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher.

Requirements:

• Be licensed by the State of Colorado as a Special Education Teacher or Counselor Or, have a Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, BCBA, Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist or a related field
• Skilled in writing/professional reports
• Knowledgeable of early childhood assessments
• Ability to work with student’s academic and social/emotional needs
• Be able to work successfully with a team
• Work effectively and create a positive rapport with elementary preschool aged students, staff, administration, parents and community members

Responsibilities:

•  Provide case management and direct services to preschool aged children with disabilities; services provided may cross developmental domains (cognitive, self-help, fine motor, social-emotional, etc.)
•  Provide ongoing and regular consultation to general education teachers, staff, and parents
• Complete initial assessments
• Collect and record data related to child’s IEP goals AND other areas of development
• Use GOLD/progress monitoring tool as part of data collection
• Complete toilet training and assist children with related toileting and/or dressing tasks when needed
• Write IEP’s and manage paperwork responsibilities for students on caseload
• Teacher is expected to participate in district development of curriculum and instruction.
• Teacher is expected to attend / participate in teacher PLC’s and Support the MTSS process as needed.