Preschool IEP Case Manager & Special Education Teacher

Servingschools; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 54,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maine State Employee Medical coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

$250 per year Professional Development

Maine State Employee Living Resources

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Work/Life Balance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Great coworkers, and the satisfaction…

Job summary

Child Development Services in Presque Isle seeks a qualified IEP Case Manager/Special Education Teacher to support children ages 3-5 with disabilities and prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond. This is a full-time, calendar year position at the CDS Wildcat Cubs preschool in Presque Isle.

The role involves classroom teaching and case management, with duties including writing annual IEPs, data collection, and supervising Ed Techs. A strong background in special education methods is required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems and special education methods.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to provide individual and group services in a preschool setting.
• Ability to establish an effective rapport/relationship with children and parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to treat and motivate young children.

Responsibilities

• Teaching preschool children in a preschool classroom.
• Case managing the IEP process for each child assigned to the preschool classroom, which includes writing annual and amended IEPs and written notices.
• Collecting data for each child in the preschool classroom.
• Supporting the supervision of Ed Techs in the assigned classroom.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Disabilities awareness

Family systems understanding

Collaborative teamwork

Oral and written communication

Education

Teacher of Children with Disabilities - PRE-K

Job description

Child Development Services in Presque Isle seeks a qualified IEP Case Manager/Special Education Teacher to support children ages 3-5 with disabilities and prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond. This is a full-time, calendar year position at the CDS Wildcat Cubs preschool in Presque Isle.

The role involves classroom teaching and case management, with duties including writing annual IEPs, data collection, and supervising Ed Techs. A strong background in special education methods is required.