Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District #2143

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

2024-2025 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Job Summary

Early childhood special education licensed teacher to work with children Birth to age 6 who are receiving special education services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Contribute to and participate in the building student support teams.
  • Serve as an IEP/IFSP case manager.
  • Work as a team member in staffings. Facilitate team meetings to review student progress and develop IEP/IFSP as related to student needs.
  • Plan and implement appropriate educational programs for individuals.
  • Implement educational plans as described on individual IEP’s and provide information for building staff as needed.
  • Maintain appropriate records and reports. Collect data on progress on goals and objectives for each student and meet all required timelines.
  • Develop, coordinate, and evaluate transition related experiences for students, if applicable.
  • Provide work direction to paraprofessional staff members.
  • Communicate effectively with students, families, educators, and administrators regarding student programs and progress.
  • Collaborate with students, families, related service providers, outside agencies, and other team members to promote growth of each student.
  • Work cooperatively with general education teachers and staff and provide building consultation, support and training as needed.
  • Create and maintain a professional working relationship with families and staff.
  • Obtain and demonstrate knowledge of general education curriculum including the grade level outcomes and state standards.
  • Assist special education team in assessments, comprehensive report results, and follow Minnesota state criteria in area(s) of special education eligibility as well as mandated timelines.
  • Participate in building and District level professional development activities.
  • Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families and staff.
  • Perform all other duties and responsibilities in certification areas as directed by the Director of Special Services and/or the Building Principal.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Required Education

  • Valid MN Teaching License for Early Childhood Special Education, Birth - 6.

Additional Job Requirements

  • Possess a valid Minnesota driver's license and be a responsible driver.

Direct Supervision of the Following Positions: None

Indirect Supervision of the Following Positions: Special Education Paraprofessionals

Applications should be submitted through Applitrack.

Links to the job posting can be found on the WEM District webpage www.wem.k12.mn.us OR https://www.applitrack.com/wem/onlineapp/

Questions should be directed to Principal Dr Jennifer Wilson jwilson@wem.k12.mn.us

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Physical Job Requirements

Employee is Required to:

Never

Occasionally

1-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuously

66-100%

Stand



  • X



  • Sit



  • X



  • Walk



  • X



  • Use hand dexterously (use finger to handle, feel)



  • X



  • Reach with hands and arms



  • X



  • Climb or Balance



  • X



  • Talk or Hear



  • X

    Taste or smell



  • Physically Lift/Carry up to 10 lbs.



  • X



  • Posted 6/13/2024
    • Seniority level

      Entry level
    • Employment type

      Full-time
    • Job function

      Education and Training
    • Industries

      Education Administration Programs

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