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Child Development Services Early Childhood Special Education Teacher in Lander, Wyoming
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.