Preschool Teacher, BEEP

Special Education Preschool TeacherBedford Early Education Program (BEEP) Teacher needed to lead typically developing three and four year old children and children identified with educational disabilities toward fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth and maturation. Beginning immediately.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Special EducationMinimum of one year's experienceKnowledgeable about child development from birth to six yearsMust be certified in Early Childhood Special EducationReports To:Building PrincipalSupervises:StudentsParaprofessionalStudent TeachersClassroom volunteersJob Goal:To lead typically developing three and four year old children and/or children identified with educational disabilities toward fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth and maturation.
Essential Functions:Works collaboratively with parents and the Preschool professionals to develop and implement appropriate educational programs for children, three to six years old.
Administers and interprets preschool test instruments.
Shares assessment information with other team members in order to jointly identify a child's special needs and develop the individualized education plan (IEP).
Communicates appropriately and effectively with parents and recognizes the importance of parent involvement in preschool programming.
Interacts appropriately and productively with children, parents and colleagues on an interdisciplinary team.
Adapts quickly to new and demanding situations.
Plans child and program schedules in coordination with other team members.
Collects and shares performance monitoring data on each child's progress in classroom instruction in order to jointly determine the effectiveness of each child's IEP.
Attends and participates in regularly scheduled meetings (i.e. parent conferences, team meetings) as directed by the Preschool Special Coordinator.
Provides holistic developmental instruction to young children, in small groups and individually, adapting the curriculum and style of presentation to meet the specific needs of each learner.
Additional

Responsibilities:
Attends professional development to stay current with educational practices relevant to early childhood special education.
Other duties as assigned by Principal or Preschool Coordinator.
Terms of Employment:Days contracted as per Master AgreementEvaluation:In accordance with district procedures.
Physical Activity

Requirements:
Primary Physical

Requirements:
Lift up to 10 lbs.: Occasionally requiredLift 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally requiredLift 25 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally requiredLift over 50 lbs.: Rarely requiredCarry up to 10 lbs: Occasionally requiredCarry 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally requiredCarry 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally requiredCarry over 50 lbs: Not requiredReach above shoulder height: Occasionally requiredReach at shoulder height: Occasionally requiredReach below shoulder height: Occasionally requiredPush/Pull: Not requiredHand Manipulation:Grasping: Occasionally requiredHandling: Occasionally requiredTorquing: Not requiredFingering Frequently requiredControls and Equipment: Computer, telephone, copy machineOther Physical Consideration:Twisting: Occasionally requiredBending: Occasionally requiredCrawling: Occasionally requiredSquatting: Occasionally requiredKneeling: Occasionally requiredCrouching: Occasionally requiredClimbing: Occasionally requiredBalancing: Occasionally requiredWork Surface (s): Standard teacher desk and chair. Carpeted and tile floors.
During the Work Day, Employee is Required to:Consecutive Hours Total HoursSit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Stand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Walk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s): Talking: Necessary for communicating with others. Hearing: Necessary for receiving instructions and queries. Sight: Necessary for doing job effectively and correctly. Tasting and Smelling: Not required.
Specific Vocational Preparation

Requirements:
Short demonstration onlyAny beyond short demonstration up to and including 30 days30-90 days91-180 days181 days to 1 year1 to 2 years2 to 4 years X4 to 10 yearsOver 10 yearsOther Training, Skills and Experience

Requirements:
Ability to work with staff, students, and parents.
Summary of Occupational Exposures:May be exposed to cleaning fluids and copier toner.
Other Considerations and

Requirements:
This is a fairly sedentary position and employee is not required to do extensive physical exertion. Employee is rarely required to do some lifting. Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed.