JOB CHARACTERISTICS:To design and implement a curriculum for early childhood special education students that will facilitate skill acquisition in cognitive, adaptive, social-emotional, communication and motor areas. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provide children with a variety of special needs, ages birth-to-five, with an activity-based classroom experience.Facilitate development of expressive and receptive language skills through individual and whole class activities, with support from the Speech Language Pathologist.Organize the classroom to provide a variety of activities appropriate to both developmental and chronological levels of the students.Structure peer interactions to provide opportunities for social/emotional development.Act as case manager for assigned students, collaborating with a variety of specialists and community agencies.Complete curriculum-based assessments within EI/ECSE timeline.Maintain data keeping system to monitor and record student progress in meeting IFSP goals and objectives.Complete all IFSP paperwork requirements within the EI/ECSE program timeline(s).Help train instructional assistants, student assistants, and volunteers.Attend meetings as assigned.Plan and implement behavior management programs.Maintain a system of open communication with parents and involve parents in planning and delivery of services.Maintain good relationships with staff and students.Assist with lifting and positioning of students.Complete paperwork requirements of the job using approved forms (including Medicaid billing) in an accurate and timely manner.Maintain confidentiality of student records and of ESD staff and complies with state and federal regulations regarding privacy.Maintain regular attendance in order to preserve the continuity of service delivery for the program.Meet standards for competent and ethical performance as outlined in OAR 584-20-005-035.Perform duties in a manner reasonably expected and generally recognized by the profession.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor, Director of Special Education, and Superintendent.QUALIFICATIONSUnderstanding of early child development, including the interrelated aspects of cognitive, language and social development.Experience in Early Intervention and/or Early Childhood Special Education.Basic understanding of learning theory and behavior management.Ability to deal with staff, students, and the public in an effective manner and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.Valid Oregon driver's license, appropriate automobile insurance and must provide own transportation.Ability to respect confidential information.Hold a current first aid card.