Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Position Location: Westerman Preschool and Family Center

Salary: Teachers Salary Schedule

Reporting Relationship: Principal

Qualifications Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Preschool and Family Center is a Birth to 5 program. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with current, valid Michigan teaching certificate with Early Childhood (ZA) and special education K-12 endorsements (ZN)
• At least 5 years of successful teaching experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
• At least 5 years experience with preschool children with special needs.
• At least 5 years experience with assessment and evaluation.
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs.
• Understand current early childhood best practices for supporting children in their natural environment, to the greatest extent possible.
• Proof of COVID vaccination required.

Additional Experience Preferred:

• Infant Mental Health training.
• Experience working within inclusive preschool settings
• Experience working in preschools in the public schools and private sector

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate students that have a disability or are suspected of having a disability to determine if additional supports are needed.
• Analyze evaluation data to be able to recommend and implement appropriate programs and supports for early childhood students ages 2 1/2 - 5 years.
• Work with administration to coordinate teacher/provider caseload and referrals.
• Collaborate with general education and special education teams.
• Understand district early childhood curriculum and be able to recommend accommodations and modifications for students to be successful in their natural environment.
• This is a full time position, requiring regular reliable and predictable attendance on site to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Other duties as assigned.

Language Skills:

Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Communicate effectively and present information both in oral and in written form.

Reasoning Ability:

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Interact with public and other staff as required. Apply knowledge of current replicated research and techniques related to sensory issues.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ann Arbor Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Method of Application:

All applicants must complete the online application at A2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings. Certified Positions Only: Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with application packet. Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.