Position Type:
Special Education
Date Posted:
6/13/2024
Location:
Flint Community Schools
Closing Date:
07/11/2024
District:
Flint Community Schools - website
Job Summary:
The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Teacher plans, implements and assesses a program of instruction that adheres to the district's mission, philosophy and objectives, while meeting the specific needs of the students they service to maximize their learning potential.

Salary & Benefits:
Teacher Salary Schedule (TE)

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Employees shall be subject to the co-payment of health care costs equal to the difference between the premium cost and the annual cost limitation imposed on public employers.

Education:

Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate with a ZS endorsement,
or
Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate with a ZA endorsement plus an endorsement in at least one area of special education.

Skills/Abilities:

1. Knowledge of child development and standards for Early Childhood Programs.
2. Knowledge of disabilities and their educational implications.
3. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies for preschool children.
4. Ability to assess functional performance levels of preschool children.
5. Ability to adapt instructional activities and materials to address the needs of students.
6. Ability to effectively communicate with parents and guardians.
7. Ability to complete and maintain necessary records.

Essential Functions:

1. Comply with all Michigan Special Education law/requirements.
2. Provide special education services as indicated on the Individual Educational Plan
3. Collect record, and report data relative to student performance on individual goals and objectives.
4. Conduct required formal and informal evaluation to measure students' progress.
5. Collaborate in the development of Evaluation/Review Plans
6. Active participant in the CIMS process, including implementing any required corrective actions.
7. Comply with state and district policy on the use of seclusion and restraint.
8. Participate in transition planning.
9. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
10. Participate in building Student Assistance Teams
11. Participate in ECD Program meetings.
12. Participate in Early Childhood professional development training.
13. Complete Medicaid documentation, monthly
14. Utilize a variety of research-based intervention strategies, continually assessing student response to intervention and make modification as needed to ensure all children are successful.
15. Develop and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans
16. Work collaboratively with school initiatives that support intervention strategies for student success.
17. Conference with parents, therapists and other medical/agency personnel
18. Establish communication systems between teacher, parents, and support staff.

An online application is required for all positions. In addition, all applicants must submit the following:

• A signed cover letter
• Current resume
• Copy of transcripts
• Three signed professional letters of recommendation (cannot be older than 18 months)

These documents must be scanned and uploaded through the online application process.
Attachment(s):

• Early Childhood Development Teacher