This position is responsible for providing diagnostic, consultative, prescriptive and instructional services to children with special educational needs. The EC teacher is also involved, to a significant degree, with the use of augmentative communication devices, assistive technology, adaptive equipment and visual supports to enhance student independence, participation and engagement. The goal of the EC Teacher is to enable children to develop their skills in order to positively impact a student's educational progress, independence, self-advocacy and post-secondary experiences.
SUPERVISION
This position may oversee daily duties of paraprofessionals, if assigned to a student caseload.
SCHEDULE
Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Hours Per Shift: 8
Shifts Per Pay Period: 10
Position FTE: 1.00
Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Diagnostic and Evaluation
The EC Teacher shall collaborate with the school psychologist to reevaluate students every three years
The EC Teacher shall evaluate a student's progress and report that progress to the student’s parents, other teachers, therapists, and administrators.
The EC Teacher will remain current with the best-practice approaches and tools for conducting assessments, will collaborate with others to conduct assessments, and will use information gathered to determine instruction and intervention for students with learning difficulties.
Reporting and Prescriptive Planning
The EC Teacher, in collaboration with parents and IEP team members, shall develop an individual educational plan (IEP) on each student enrolled in the ID program.
The EC Teacher shall meet with the student's parents and IEP team members at least annually to review the IEP. The EC Teacher shall continually monitor completion of a student’s IEP and shall communicate ongoing needs to team members when assigned as Case Manager.
The EC Teacher shall continually track data and review student’s IEP’s and shall update the plan as objectives and goals are achieved.
Instructional Services
The EC Teacher, in cooperation with other involved parties, shall schedule instructional time that is appropriate to meet the student's educational needs.
The EC Teacher shall provide instructional services necessary to achieve the goals and objectives listed in the student's IEP’s.
The EC Teacher will consult with IEP Team members concerning any educational needs of the student.
The EC Teacher will collaborate with colleagues and therapists to ensure appropriate and consistent interventions and instruction are carried out with fidelity.
The EC Teacher shall provide materials, resources and techniques to the other assigned teachers, therapists, parents and other concerned parties whenever necessary to meet student’s special education needs outside of the ID program.
Other Services
Upon request, the EC Teacher shall provide in-services about exceptional children and their services to parents, school staff and other concerned parties.
The EC Teacher shall meet with parents whenever appropriate to discuss student progress.
The EC Teacher shall perform other duties and functions requested by the Director of Special Education, their designee(s) and/or building administrators.
The EC Teacher shall assist in integrating the student back into the regular classroom when indicated and continue supportive contact with the student and the district stakeholders until transition is completed.
The EC Teacher shall demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to the field of learning.
The EC Teacher shall demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Special Education. Must be eligible for a Wisconsin Teaching License #1809 Special Education Early Childhood.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Wisconsin Teaching License #1809 Special Education Early Childhood
Interactions and Communications
Provides specialized information and/or recommendations regarding an area of expertise.
Decision Making
This position has authority to make decisions that are within general procedures and protocols; supervision is available as required or requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision-making.
Thinking and Problem Solving
In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges in this position tend to be diverse, but are typically covered by precedent or established practice.
Tools & Equipment Used
iPad Copy Machine Vocera Instant Communication Device
Telephone Personal Computer/Printer Chromebook
Calculator Assistive Technology Educational Software
School Technology devices
High and Low Tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to environmental hazards, including chemical hazards (e.g. waste anesthetics, cleaning compounds, facility chemicals), physical hazards (e.g. kicking, biting, scratching student) and airborne and bloodborne pathogen exposure. Will be exposed to indoor and outdoor climate and weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to constantly use bilateral upper extremities, above/below waist and above/below shoulder height.
Ability to constantly walk and stand
Ability to constantly use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or to tend to student needs.
Ability to constantly lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds with aid of provided equipment, or a second person assist.
Ability to frequently lift, push or pull 50 pounds unassisted with bending and twisting of trunk.
Ability to communicate to students using verbal and/or non-verbal communications.
Ability to identify student care needs through auditory and/or visual clues.
"Constant" means at least 2/3's of the shift.
"Frequent" means at least 1/3 of the shift.
TO INCLUDE:
Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
Education and Employment History Review
Oral Department Interview
Reference Check
Background Check
Post Offer Physical Exam
Drug Screen
Other job related tests may be required.
