Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher, Home-Based (Birth to 5)

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher, Home-Based

A. Job Title: ECSE Teacher, Home-Based (Birth to 5) B. Department: Early Childhood C. Education Level and Certification: Valid Nebraska Department of Education Teaching Certificate with an Endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education or Inclusive Education (or willingness to obtain such an endorsement at own expense).

D. Reports To: Early Childhood Director

E. Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks: Work closely with team members to evaluate and serve children and families. Conduct evaluations to determine eligibility for Early Intervention. Prepare Multidisciplinary Team Reports (MDT) on Infinite Campus. Complete Routines-Based Interviews with families to identify primary areas of concern. Assess infants and toddlers' entry and exit data through Teaching Strategies GOLD. Develop Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Participate in MDT, IFSP, and IEP meetings with team members and families. Schedule and conduct home visits with parents/caregivers. Coach families/caregivers to increase their confidence and competence in facilitating their child's learning and development through daily routines. Collaborate with community agencies serving children and families. Support toddlers with a verification of Autism in a center-based setting. Support families as they transition to center-based settings. Working with and understanding a diverse student population. Plans for and guides the learning process to help children and families achieve their program objectives. Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials. Support the ongoing curriculum development of the program. Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned families. Maintains open lines of communications with parents, guardians and staff. Engages in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and lesson planning and child progress toward IFSP and IEP goals as required by district procedures and applicable laws. Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards with ethical and professional performance established by district policy as well as the State Board of Education. Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the program and support the District's mission, vision, and goals. Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Director.

F. Required Knowledge: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. Home Visitor has specific training in reflective supervision, infant-toddler development, program management and in the specific program model. Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications. Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Excellent attendance record. Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience. This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with infants and young children, staff, parents and the community. Skill in organization, time management, communication, and positive interpersonal skills. Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance. Excellent skills in verbal and written communication. A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn. Ability to evaluate infants and young children through formal assessment, observation, and parent report. Ability to work collaboratively with team members to schedule and conduct home visits. Ability to receive and share coaching strategies with colleagues and parents. Ability to understand the individual needs of each child and family. Ability to conduct Routines-Based Interviews to gather information about families and develop IFSPs and IEPs. Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system. Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality. Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws (Rule 51 & 52) regarding education and special education students. Knowledge of PCS's mission, vision, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

G. Required Skills and Abilities: Communication: Active Listening, Speaking, Oral Comprehension and Listening, Writing, Written Comprehension. Instructing, Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking, Social Perceptiveness, Time Management, Monitoring, Problem Sensitivity, Service Orientation, Coordination, Mathematics, Persuasion, Negotiation, Reasoning, Fluency of Ideas, Information Ordering, Vision, Originality.

H. Work Activities: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Getting Information, Assisting and Caring for Others, Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Thinking Creatively, Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings, Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work, Training and Teaching Others, Coaching and Developing Others, Documenting/Recording Information, Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge, Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events, Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others, Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others.

I. Required Employee Characteristics: Cooperation, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Integrity, Concern for Others, Self-Control, Stress Tolerance, Adaptability/Flexibility, Independence, Initiative, Social Orientation.

J. Working Conditions: Inside heated and ventilated offices. Inside family residences. Outside for activities with families and children. Exposure to incidents of aggression when working with students with behavioral impairments.

K. FLSA Status: Exempt.

L. Essential Functions: The essential functions of the ECSE Teacher, Home-Based position include, but are not necessarily limited to: (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; (3) the ability to implement approved physical intervention techniques to respond to student behaviors; and (4) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements.

Discrimination in the Plattsmouth Community School District is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Plattsmouth Community School District hires and promotes without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or mental or physical handicap unrelated to job performance. EOE.