Special Education Preschool Teacher

Davis School District - Farmington, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Farmington, UT

Educational Services

About the position

The Special Education Preschool Teacher position at Crestview Elementary School is designed for the 2024-2025 school year. This role is crucial in providing specialized educational support to preschool children with disabilities, ensuring that they receive the necessary adaptations and interventions to meet their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. The teacher will work closely with classroom staff, parents, and other professionals to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. The position requires a commitment to collaboration, training, and ongoing professional development to effectively support the needs of children with special needs. The Special Education Preschool Teacher will be responsible for compiling and maintaining children's permanent special education files, which are essential for tracking progress and ensuring compliance with educational standards. This role involves training and modeling data collection techniques for classroom teachers, as well as recording and compiling data related to children's IEPs. The teacher will actively participate in classroom activities, adapting them as necessary to meet the diverse needs of students. Additionally, the teacher will provide training to classroom staff on confidentiality and the transition process for children, ensuring that all team members are equipped to support the students effectively. Collaboration is a key component of this position, as the teacher will participate in weekly team meetings with classroom teachers to discuss individual children's progress and strategies. The teacher will also attend monthly in-service training sessions and parent orientation meetings, fostering strong communication and partnerships with families. Overall, this role is vital in promoting the educational success and well-being of preschool children with special needs, requiring a dedicated and knowledgeable professional to lead these efforts.

Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain children's permanent special education file.
• Provide training and modeling for data collection for classroom teacher.
• Responsible for recording data, compiling data recorded by others, and tracking progress of children's IEP's.
• Provide training and modeling for the classroom staff within the classroom setting.
• Participate fully in classroom activities in conjunction with the classroom staff to provide opportunities for children.
• Provide training to classroom staff in confidentiality and document training attendance.
• Follow and complete transition process for each child in accordance with the department transition guidelines.
• Be an active participant in weekly team meetings with individual classroom teachers.
• Attend monthly inservice with an attitude of learning.
• Attend and be prepared for meetings.
• Attend parent orientation meetings for Preschool/Head Start classes when possible.
• Participate in 'assessment teams' as assigned.

Requirements

• Preschool Special Education Certification required.
• Two years of experience related to the above tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.