The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher specializes in teaching children with physical, mental,

emotional, and learning disabilities. The ECSE develops tailored teaching plans, collaborate with parents

and support staff, and assess students' progress to help them achieve important learning milestones.

? Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and

individual students while meeting required specifications of IEPs and IFSPs.

? Implements IEPs and IFSPs, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, and continually tracks

progress and makes modifications as necessary.

? Collaborates with classroom teachers to ensure each student's needs are met and plans are

followed.

? Ensures programs comply with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

? Develops, completes, and maintains all paperwork mandated by local, state, and federal

guidelines, laws, and regulations.

? Facilitates and documents team meetings.

? Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices

through professional development and study.

? Establishes and enforces classroom management structure and rules that ensure the academic

engagement and the physical and mental safety of all students.

? Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

? Bachelor's degree in education, family and consumer sciences, developmental psychology,

communication disorders, nursing or social work is required.

? Current Teacher Licensure with Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement through

Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) or be eligible to obtain.

? Two years of experience is preferred.

? CPR certification through AHA.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

? Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

? Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a calm and patient

? demeanor with all children and family members.

? Thorough understanding of various special education needs and services.

? Thorough understanding of and the ability to implement a variety of effective teaching methods.

? Thorough understanding of policies, laws, and guidelines related to special education including

IDEA,IEPs and IFSPs.

? Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

? Proficient with Google Suite or related software.

? Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

? Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which the child

may need extra or modified educational services. Assessment areas may include academic

performance, behavior, social development, or physical health.

? Participates in developmental screenings and completes required paperwork for referrals and

Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).

? Identifies the child's needs and develops related lesson and teaching plans.

? Develops an integrated plan for the education of each child by collaborating with classroom

teachers, parents, psychologists, social workers, and other clinical staff.

? Develops individualized education programs (IEPs) for each student, setting learning goals and

adopting modifications as necessary; ensures each student's activities and lessons are planned

and organized according to his/her abilities.

? Coordinates services with other agencies such as DFS and local school districts as needed.