TITLE: SpecialNeeds Preschool Community Service Facilitator

JOB STATUS: Teacheron Special Assignment

REPORTSTO: Supervisor,Division of Early Childhood Education

DEPARTMENT: Division of Early ChildhoodEducation. Academic Achievement Support Services

POSITION SUMMARY: The Special Needs Preschool Community ServiceFacilitator collaborates with parents, teachers, and other staff members toprovide services to children who have been identified as having a special needin their least restrictive environment. These services are provided in a variety of settings including publicand private preschools, Head Start classrooms, daycares and homeenvironments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

·Coordinate team members which may includeparents, general education teachers, related service personnel, principals,psychologists, school nurses, social workers, and community members

·Facilitate appropriate inclusion and learning opportunitiesfor students based on the individual's needs

·Maintain case management file on each child,which may include MFE (Multi Factored

Evaluation), IEP, screenings,assessments, and progress reports.

·Progress monitor student goals and objectivesand administer assessments as required

·Provide written progress report to parents andteachers on a quarterly basis

·Prepare learning activities using appropriatematerials based on the individual needs of the child

·Establish rapport with all stakeholders withineach child's learning environment

·Assist in the development of behaviormanagement strategies as needed within home and school environments

·Attend staff meetings/workshops/in-services

·Participate as a member of the transition teamfor three to five-year-old children

·Provide specially designed instruction tochildren identified with a disability and/or consultative services

·Serve out of district transfer students while anew evaluation is completed

·Participate in screening process to determineneed for further evaluation of children who attend screening

·Mentors new staff

·Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·Master’sdegree in Special Education or a related Special Education field.

·Five(5) or more years of teaching and/or related Special Education

·ValidOhio Department of Education Intervention Specialist certificate or equivalent

·Interpersonalskills necessary to communicate effectively and work productively with alllevels of district staff, students, parents and the general public

·Abilityto provide specially designed instruction to 3-5-year-old students in a varietyof settings

·Demonstratedability to handle problem situations in a tactful, courteous and respectfulmanner.

·Analyticalability to develop plans of action to address a variety of issues and concernsin a timely manner

·Excellent team building, coaching, facilitation and interpersonalskills with all levels in an organization

·Demonstrated ability to effectively serve as a leader and memberof a team

·Strong written and verbal communication skills, includingeffective presentation skills

·General knowledge of urban special educational challenges

·Proven record of championing continuous learning and professionalgrowth

Thequalifications listed above are intended to represent the education,experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully performthe essential duties contained in this job description. Columbus City Schools(CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate againstindividuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, nationalorigin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, militarystatus or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employmentpolicies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals withphysical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as theindividuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with orwithout reasonable accommodation.

Timetable:To ensure consideration for first round of interviews you must file allinformation by July 5, 2019

Deadlinefor Applications: Until Filled