Early Childhood Teacher

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Manhattan (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan School District 114 seeks qualified educators to develop and implement IEPs, tailor instruction, and coordinate with families. The role involves creating lesson plans, delivering research-based instruction, and monitoring student progress within a supportive learning environment.

Applicants must hold a valid PEL with ECSCE endorsement or equivalent, demonstrate curriculum competence and use data-driven interventions, and be able to assist students requiring physical support.

Qualifications

• Valid Professional Educators License (PEL) with an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSC) endorsement or equivalent ECT.
• Competence with curriculum, diagnostic instruments, and research-based/evidence based interventions.
• Must be able to lift, move, or push items of 50 pounds such as assisting children.
• Positive attitude, excellent work ethic and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify student needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop IEPs that meet State and Federal Guidelines.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for individualized, whole group, or small group instruction.
• Implement and support students' IEP, including long-range goals and short-term objectives.
• Confer with parents/guardians, teachers, staff, and administrators to resolve student issues.

Skills

Curriculum competence

Diagnostic instruments

Evidence-based interventions

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Education

PEL with ECSCE endorsement or equivalent ECT

Job description

• Demonstrate support for the mission, beliefs, and goals of MSD114
• Identify student needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) that meet State and Federal Guidelines
• Develop lesson plans, and instructional materials that allow for the provision of individualized, whole group, or small group research-based instruction and also allows students access to the general education curriculum
• Implement and support students' IEP, including long-range goals and short-term objectives
• Effectively communicate with parents by means of newsletters, e-mail, notes, phone calls, and individual parent conferences
• Create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning that supports optimal educational experiences
• Plan and conduct activities that provide a balanced program of instruction, including allowing time and opportunity for students to observe, question and investigate
• Foster cooperative social behavior through activities/group projects, and assist students in forming satisfying relationships with staff and peers
• Evaluate student academic and social/emotional growth by monitoring individual educational plans, behavior plans, progress reports, and determine the least restrictive environment that can meet the student's needs
• Conduct ongoing assessments of the academic, behavioral, emotional, and physical performance of each student
• Confer with parents/guardians, other teacher colleagues, support staff, specialists, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems
• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare all reports and paperwork as required by federal and state laws; district policies, and administrative regulations
• Provide adequate information/data for all IEP meetings and conferences when considering placement or reassignment of students
• Assist students with personal needs, including toileting and diapering, as needed
• Requisition instructional materials and supplies necessary to facilitate long-range goals for students
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals; and, work cooperatively, with the appropriate administrator, to evaluate their job performance
• Maintain CPI certification
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as may be assigned by t he building principal

Qualifications

• Valid Professional Educators License (PEL) with an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSC) endorsement or equivalent ECT
• Competence with curriculum, diagnostic instruments, and research-based/evidence based interventions
• Must be able to lift, move, or push items of 50 pounds such as assisting children
• Positive attitude, excellent work ethic and organizational skills

Salary/Benefits

Salary and Benefits are based on the collective bargaining agreement

Additional Notes

Manhattan School District 114 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.