Early Childhood Special Education Teacher II

AdventHealth - Shawnee, KS

Part-time - Entry Level

Shawnee, KS

Hospitals

About the position

The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher II at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission plays a crucial role in the early intervention program for children from birth through six years of age with special needs. This position involves conducting individual and group treatments to assist young children, both with special needs and typically developing peers, in developing their cognitive, social, self-help, communication, motor, and sensory processing skills. The teacher is responsible for conducting annual assessments of children on their caseload and developing tailored classroom goals for each child, ensuring that each child's unique needs are met effectively. In this role, the teacher is expected to practice within the parameters set by the Kansas Department of Education, adhering to all regulatory standards and established policies, protocols, and procedures. The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher demonstrates leadership and management skills, showcasing a commitment to professional accountability and growth. They serve as a role model for the mission, vision, and values of AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, contributing to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person and aims to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. The position requires collaboration with other team members, including physical, occupational, speech-language, and music therapists, as well as paraprofessionals and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). The teacher oversees all aspects of the classroom, including the development of daily lesson plans, equipment needs, and safety protocols. Utilizing Positive Behavior Supports in the classroom is essential, as is collaborating with the director and social worker to address individual child and family needs and access community resources. Additionally, the teacher is responsible for training and educating students, interns, volunteers, and family members of patients, ensuring that quality patient care is provided in a manner that considers the special needs of each child.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual assessments of children on caseload and develop classroom goals for each child.
• Teach individual children and groups of children with special needs and typically developing peers to develop maximum cognitive, communication, self-help, social, sensory processing, and motor skills.
• Collaborate with other team members including physical, occupational, speech-language and music therapists as well as paraprofessionals and BCBA.
• Oversee all aspects of the classroom including development of daily lesson plans, equipment needs, safety, etc.
• Utilize Positive Behavior Supports in the classroom.
• Collaborate with director and social worker on individual child and family needs and accessing community resources.
• Train and educate students, interns, volunteers, and patient's family members.
• Complete all charges and documentation in accordance with department practice, policy and procedure in a timely fashion.
• Provide quality patient care skills/procedures in a manner that takes into account the special needs of the patient, e.g., age, culture, learning ability, etc.

Requirements

• Entry level competency of behavior analytic practice
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English
• Master's Degree
• Kansas Teaching License or Provisional License for Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Handicapped, or Early Childhood Unified

Nice-to-haves

• 1 to 2 Years of Position-Related Experience
• HeartSaver CPR obtained through the American Heart Association
• First Aid Certification

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support