What are the responsibilities and job description for the HPS PRESCHOOL TEACHER - Early Childhood Special Educator position at Plattsmouth Community Schools?
- Education Level:
- Certification or licensure:
- Experience desired:
- Other Requirement:
- Work closely with team members to evaluate and serve children and families.
- Conduct evaluations to determine eligibility for Early Intervention.
- Prepare Multidisciplinary Team Reports (MDT)
- Assess preschoolers’ entry and exit data through Teaching Strategies GOLD.
- Develop Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Lead/participate in MDT and IEP meetings with team members and families.
- Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
- Plans for and guides the learning process to help children achieve their program objectives.
- Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials.
- Support the ongoing curriculum development of the program.
- Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned families.
- Maintains open lines of communications with parents, guardians and staff.
- Engages in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and lesson planning and child progress toward IEP goals as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards with ethical and professional performance established by district policy as well as the State Board of Education.
- Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals.
- Coordinate home visits with staff and parents
- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Bending/Stooping
- Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
- Climbing
- Driving
- Lifting 50 # Max
- Carrying
- Manual Dexterity Tasks
- Inside___________ Outside_____________ Both X
- Climatic environment:
- Inside facilities are climate controlled.
- Cold weather - taking children on/off bus
- Hazards
- Contagious diseases from children
- Exposure to bodily fluids (urine, saliva, blood)
- Driving to home visits
- Preschool Resource Teacher Job Description.docx
JobID: 10660
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Early Childhood
Student Support Services/Early Childhood
Date Posted:
4/11/2025
4/11/2025
Location:
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Date Available:
August 2025
August 2025
Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
District:
Hastings Public Schools
Hastings Public Schools
JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: Special Services
JOB TITLE: Early Childhood Special Educator
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education or Inclusive required
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid NE Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education or Early Childhood Inclusive required
Early Childhood training
Valid Nebraska Driver’s License
SUPERVISED BY:
Building Administrator
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:
Building Administrator
Director of Special Services
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Frequent:
Occasional or Periodic:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Never
0%
0%
Occasional
1-32%
1-32%
Frequent
33-66%
33-66%
Constant
67%
67%
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Specify: Telephone, Computer, Calculator, Writing
X
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):
Skills and abilities in leadership, human relations, organization, and problem solving.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Signature of Employee : __________________________________________
Signature of Supervisor : __________________________________________
Date: ___________________________
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