A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Teacher SENDCAA Fargo, ND Job Details Full-time $26.59 - $27.99 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Bachelor's degree Classroom experience Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Job description
Title:
Teacher, Head Start (Ages 3-5).
Schedule:
Follows an academic 9 month Calendar. Summer and breaks off unpaid. This includes Christmas and spring break with a week off. Able to start after state fingerprint results come back. Hours of work : Full Day Mon-Friday 8-4pm
Location :
2761 12th Ave S Fargo , ND 58103 Education Required for this position : An Associates' or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Degree in a field related to Early Childhood Education, with experience teaching preschool-age children
Employee Benefits and Wage:
$26.59 starting- 5% increase after 90 days with performance review. 403(b) Generous 403(b) company contribution with no match necessary after 90 days of employment. lunch meal provided Health,dental and vision insurance (eligible almost immediately-1st of the following month). Paid time off (earn 4 hours per pay period) Sick Time (earn 4 hours per pay period) Holiday Pay (8 Holidays paid) Professional development assistance Teacher position description 9 month position, following an academic calendar Leads a classroom of 17 children, 3-5 year olds Develops and implements daily, individualized written lesson plans while following a curriculum Plans and provides individual activities that encourage children to solve problems, initiate activities, develop language, and gain skills through learning by doing Responsible for collecting and recording child observations regularly regarding child development Organizes the upkeep and maintenance of the classroom equipment, materials, and supplies Guides Teacher Assistant in day-to-day classroom planning, preparation, and activities Participates in the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), as appropriate Plans and completes two Home Visits and two Conferences per year per child/family
About Sendcaa:
The Head Start Program and Early Head Start Programs exist to provide a comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families. The SENDCAA (SouthEastern North Dakota Community Action Agency) Head Start Program and Early Head Start programs provide these comprehensive services to children from birth to 5 years of age. Our classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, along with educators in the areas of health, nutrition, and family involvement and other staff provide wrap-around services to ensure children become school ready as well as to foster stable family relationships, enhance children's physical and emotional well-being, and establish an environment to develop strong cognitive skills.
Purpose of Position:
The Teacher provides children with a positive learning environment and varied experiences that will help them develop in all areas in a manner appropriate to their age and developmental stage. The Teacher works in collaboration with the Assistant Teacher and Site Team to enhance the parent's role as the principal influence on the child's education and development. Sendcaa provides training days to meet Head start required standards.
Working Conditions and Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the individual generally has good working conditions. The employee is often exposed to moderate noise from children.
Physical Requirements/Activities:
While performing the duties of this position, the individual is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, balance, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle, feel and use equipment/materials, push, pull, lift, twist, grip, and communicate (talk and hear). Intermittently, the employee is required to climb, jump and crawl. Occasionally, the employee is required to exert up to 25 pounds of force and/or less than 25 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including a child. Infrequently, the employee is required to run, exert up to 60 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including a child. Specific vision ability required is close vision of 20 inches or less and distance vision of 20 feet or less.
Pay:
$26.59 - $27.99 per hour
Benefits:
403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance
