Special Education Teachers, Preschool

GNO Inc.; Miller Township (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to inspire preschool-aged students with disabilities. This role involves teaching essential academic, social, and life skills while employing specialized strategies to enhance sensory and perceptual development. You will collaborate with parents and professionals to create tailored educational plans, ensuring each child's unique needs are met. Join a team that values innovation and compassion, and make a significant impact on the lives of young learners. If you're passionate about fostering growth and development in children with special needs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education and working with preschool-aged students.
• Ability to develop individual education plans (IEPs) for students.

Responsibilities

• Teach academic and life skills to preschool students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with parents and professionals to support student development.

Skills

Special Education Techniques

Behavior Modification

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Curriculum Development

Sensory Development

Assessment Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Certification in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Assistive Technology

Educational Software

Job description

Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

What is this job like?

• Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.
• Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise preschool programs.
• Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
• Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
• Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements.
• Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development.
• Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies.
• Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
• Serve meals or snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
• Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
• Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
• Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children's progress, advise them on using community resources, or teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.
• Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.
• Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, television, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies.
• Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.
• Plan and supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, or demonstrations.
• Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers.
• Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
• Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.
• Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, or potential.
• Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs.
• Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.
• Modify the general preschool curriculum for special-needs students.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students, parents, or guardians.
• Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, or changing their diapers.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.