Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher provides special education services as outlined in the Individualized Education Program to preschool students in a class-based program. This teacher also provides special education services as outlined in the Individualized Education Program to preschool students in the community preschools, daycares, and homes. This teacher collaborates with the general education staff at the preschools and daycares to ensure appropriate instructional strategies, accommodations, and adaptations are in place for students with disabilities. This is a Licensed Elementary 10-month, 195 day Teacher position, reporting to the School Principal.

ACPS currently has vacancies at the following school(s):

Early Childhood Center

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required, Master's Degree Preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses: A Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Provisional, Collegiate, or PostGraduate License, with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education required, or eligibility to obtain the Teaching License with the appropriate Early Childhood Special Education endorsement upon hiring.

Essential Functions:

• Implements preschool curriculum, develops individual instructional plans and helps select instructional materials and strategies that are individually, developmentally, and culturally appropriate.
• Collaborates with related service providers to plan and implement strategies appropriate for each individual child.
• Guides parents in accommodating their children's needs in daily activities in the home and the community.
• Develops and implements IEP goals, accommodations, and services.
• Provides documentation of school and home visits to comply with program requirements.
• Assesses students' progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals and provides feedback to parents, community preschool staff, and administration.
• Delivers special education services in Alexandria City community preschools and daycare centers by collaborating with general education preschool teachers in making instructional and environmental adaptations to include preschoolers in community preschool and Head Start classrooms.
• Collaborates with community general education teachers and/or parents in managing student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Conducts Child Find screenings, observations, and evaluations to determine development levels and need for special education services.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Compensation:

• Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale
• This position qualifies for an additional +1 step placement on the Licensed Salary Scale under the umbrella of Specialized Instruction.

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.