Classroom Teacher / Early Childhood

Preschool Special Education Teacher (ONE YEAR ONLY) Reports To: Early Learning Center Coordinator & Director of Student Services Minimum Qualifications: * Valid CT State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement for Preschool Special Education * Master's Degree preferred * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Knowledge of CT ELDS * NAEYC criteria needed General Description: Responsible for delivering academic services based on each students' needs in a rigorous, NAEYC Accredited, public school, Early Childhood learning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities: Identify and provide long term and short term objectives for the physical, social and emotional needs of children in planning their educational needs * Ability to write and implement student IEP's.

* Effectively meet the objectives of the Norwich Board of Education Early Childhood Curriculum * Prepare well-planned lessons consistent with goals and objectives of school and system * Effective in presenting lessons * Possesses good classroom management and discipline * Creates a relaxed environment in which students react and interact * Select and employ a variety of teaching techniques in presenting materials to students * Provide opportunities for creative and independent work * Use test information for diagnostic and modification purposes * Demonstrate knowledge and application of subject matter * Utilize the opportunities for professional improvement through self-study, workshops, course work or in-service training * Recognize and provide for individual differences among students * Cooperate and maintain harmonious relationships with co-workers and administrators by sharing ideas and instructional methods * Contribute to committees and faculty meetings * Show self confidence and ability to lead classroom staff * Maintain accurate records and submit required reports within designated time limits * Ability to write valid IEP's and to follow IDEA and 504 procedures.

* Physical ability to train and/or assist staff in physical management of students in crisis.

* Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds.

* Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons.

* Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education and special education law and appropriate instructional subjects.

Our diverse student population benefits from teachers who have a strong background in the differentiation of instructional practice resulting in high levels of achievement for all students.

Our teachers are essential in creating a learning community that respects all students.

Essential Responsibilities: * Facilitate team processes including problem solving, pre-referral intervention, and IEP development for students with disabilities.

* Instruct and direct assigned instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional services.

* Collects appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are achieved.

* Teacher will seek out opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skills.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be determined by the contract between the Norwich Board of Education and the Norwich Teachers League.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.

Salary: $52,663-$101,884