Early Childhood Special Education Resource Itinerant

         

Position / Title: Early Learners Special Education Resource Itinerant
Bargaining Unit:    ETA	Department/Location: Early Learners/Specialized Student Services
Calendar Days: 184	Reports To: Director of Early Learners/ Director of Specialized Student Services
JD Revision Date: 10/12/2021	Supervises: N/A

 
Function / Position Summary
This position will work collaboratively with the general education teacher to plan for, provide and assess the instruction of preschool-age students with IEPs within the blended preschool classroom. This position will work collaboratively with the general education teacher to provide supports to students without IEPs; work collaboratively with staff to support student growth and development within the blended preschool classroom.
 
Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Display a thorough knowledge of early childhood development, preschool curriculum, data collection and authentic assessment practices for early learners.
• Provide direct services and instruction within assigned preschool classrooms as mandated by student’s IEP.
• Serve as Case Manager of assigned caseload; updating and completing required IEP paperwork and other Case Manager duties.
• Attend Service Team and IEP meetings; attend problem-solving team meetings when necessary.
• Facilitate IEP meetings as directed and when necessary (ie: annual reviews).
• Support classroom teachers through the building MTSS process by co-developing plans for implementation of universal strategies and data collection procedures.
• Lead developmental growth groups for children identified through the building MTSS process.
• Provide support for specific students with individual needs to access the early learners curriculum through the building MTSS process.
• Provide accommodations and modifications for identified students.
• Participate in required district or state professional development activities
• Travel may be required to buildings that service U-46 early learners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from an accredited university.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with an Early Childhood endorsement and Early Childhood Special Education approval OR Professional Educator License (PEL) with a K-12 LBS1 endorsement & Early Childhood Special Education approval REQUIRED.
• Provisional Licensure (ELS-PEDU) with previously listed endorsement(s) and approval also accepted.
• ESL endorsement preferred.

Experience / Knowledge

• Early childhood teacher experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Illinois Early Learning & Development Standards (IELDS).
• Knowledge of Illinois English Language Proficiency Standards for ELL (English Language Development Standards).
• Understanding of second language acquisition.
• Knowledge of strategies to differentiate instruction and provide accommodations.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.
• Frequency outdoors on the playground or occasional walking field trips.

Terms of Employment

• Nine month position (184 work days)
• Performance of the position will be evaluated with provisions set by the Board of Education as per ETA contract.