What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Evaluation Classroom - Hilltop Campus position at Blue Valley School District?
Position Type :
Student Support Svcs / SPED Teaching (Certified) / Early Childhood Special Education
Date Posted : 3 / 6 / 2025
Location :
HILLTOP LEARNING CENTER
Date Available : 08 / 01 / 2025
Certification Required :
Kansas Teaching Licensure with Early Childhood SPED endorsement
Time Frame :
2025-2026 school year
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Assessment Skills :
The Discovery classroom teacher takes a lead in coordinating and conducting high quality team evaluations for referred children in order to determine eligibility for special education and, if eligible, inform the IEP process.
- Proficiency in administering and interpreting formal and informal assessments for the purpose of determining eligibility for special education and identifying potential areas of need expertise in the use of AEPS3i specifically
- Ability to plan activities that allow for observed ratings vs. direct test of items to the maximum extent appropriate
- Deep knowledge of typical child development and expected milestones
- Experience with and knowledge of disabilities and their impact on development
- Understanding of individual differences within an age-expected range
- Ability to synthesize assessment data from a variety of sources (i.e. parent report,outside providers, medical information, etc.)
- Ability to clearly interpret and communicate assessment results, particularly AEPS3
- Creativity related to service and placement proposals that meet individual student and family needs in the least restrictive environment
Collaboration and Communication with Families :
The Discovery classroom teacher is one of the first contacts many families have with the Blue Valley school district. Families need a clear understanding of the evaluation process, confidence in the evaluators and experience, and to be well prepared for potential outcomes.
the ability to produce clear and visually appealing print and digital materials,
Collaboration and Communication with Colleagues :
The Discovery classroom teacher leads the evaluation process with a team that includes a school psychologist, school social worker (C to B transition facilitator), SLP, OT, and low- incidence related service providers (PT, DHH, Vision, etc.). He or she is responsible to coordinate evaluation activities across potential receiving teams, including any service provider in the program.
Organization and Record-Keeping :
The Discovery classroom teacher coordinates evaluation activities involving specific timelines and processes which involving multiple stakeholders.
Cultural Competency :
The Discovery classroom teacher is responsible to ensure that evaluation practices and communication are culturally and linguistically sensitive and demonstrate respect for the wide range of families served
Contributor to Effective School / Program Culture
The Discovery classroom teacher is in a unique position to positively impact the culture of the program through interactions with staff members and families. The dynamic nature of the role allows for flexibility to demonstrate leadership and support for the department in a variety of ways.
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