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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.
$62,446 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Full Job Description Job Description Title:
Preschool Teacher Department:
Preschool & Kindergarten Ministry Reports to:Preschool Director Pay Status:
Part-Time Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt General Summary and Objective :
Responsible for planning and implementing an ongoing program of activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child. Work Includes- 9-month position - in accordance with Mansfield ISD to exclude holidays, Christmas, and Spring break.
- Generally, depending on the schedule worked - Monday to Friday from 8:30am-2:15pm We Require The commitment of a Christian person that will join the leadership team of St John Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten to spread the Beliefs and Values of the St.
- Plans and prepares lesson plans, and submits in accordance with administrative guidelines on a monthly basis.
- Oversees and facilitates the general safety of the classroom environment and its activities to include outside play.
- Interacts with children through instructional methods to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, science and physical activities.
- Assists children with completing assigned projects and enhancing learning skills.
- Designs and maintains classroom climate to include visual aids related to curriculum and age/stage of development.
- Monitors talents, special abilities, disabilities, deficiencies or problems of each individual child, documents issues/concerns as needed in log book and notifies management.
- Promotes and fosters each child's positive self-esteem and individual development toward fullest potential in the areas of physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth.
- Prepares thorough evaluations for children on a yearly basis or as needed.
- Establishes and maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, fellow staff and parents/guardians.
- Assists children with personal care activities to include toileting, feeding and cleanliness needs in relation to age/stage of development.
- Works closely with Classroom Leaders in a team-teaching atmosphere for classroom activities and shares pertinent information, suggestions or ideas on a regular basis..
- Attends in-service training, conferences, staff meetings and parent meetings as required.
- Performs general classroom cleaning duties as necessary.
- Writes summaries of daily activities and provides parents/guardians with documentation.
- Maintains accurate and current attendance records and other related paperwork.
- Adheres to all established policies, procedures and code of ethics.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. Skills
- Oral Communication Skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Family / Child / Preschool Staff Relationships
- Listening Skills
- Organization
- Time Management
- Presentation Skills Job Type Hourly non-exempt position eligible for benefits per practices and procedures.