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Early Childhood Teacher (Dual Certified)

@ Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West
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Toledo, Ohio, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Plan curriculum, Assess students, Prepare IEPs
Requirements Summary:Dual licensed preschool teacher with Ohio licensure and ability to pursue supplemental license; experience with IEPs and early childhood standards.
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JOB SUMMARY

The Early Childhood Intervention Specialist will plan and implement a site-based, developmentally appropriate public preschool program for at-risk, typical, and disabled students. The Early Childhood Intervention Specialist will be responsible for the development and implementation of each student’s individual education program within the preschool setting. In addition, the Early Childhood Intervention Specialist is responsible for conducting parent involvement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet Ohio Department for Children & Youth requirements for a dual licensed teacher of a preschool integrated class or be willing to pursue appropriate license through the supplemental process:

  • Prekindergarten License, or Early Childhood License (P-3), or Primary License (P-5) with license/endorsement in Prekindergarten Special Needs or Early Education of the Handicapped
  • Elementary License or Intervention Specialist License with Prekindergarten Special Needs or Early Education of the Handicapped
  • Early Childhood Intervention Specialist License (P-3) or Primary Intervention Specialist License (P-5)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Comply with the Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities regarding assessment, placement, instruction, and evaluation of students with disabilities
  • Establish an effective, preschool instructional program aligned with the Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards and the ESC of Lake Erie West Board adopted preschool curriculum
  • Prepare daily curriculum plans; plan strategies and activities to meet identified needs of students; implement individual education plans (IEP) for preschool students
  • Assess students and evaluate student’s progress using designated assessment tools
  • Utilize assessments and observations of children to support the development of daily programming
  • Interpret assessment information to parents or guardians.
  • Provide direction and guidance to prekindergarten associates and instructional assistants through the discussion of established procedures, development of a daily schedule, and coordinated implementation of program goals and objectives.
  • Prepare classrooms for class activities and provide a variety of materials and resources to promote student learning
  • Monitor students, as assigned, in non-academic situations (e.g. unloading busses and/or loading departing busses)
  • Demonstrate the ability to maintain an effective classroom management system, provide for special behavioral needs of individual students, and document/report all significant behavior
  • Comply with all state and federal health and safety standards
  • Maintain a safe classroom environment; report any safety concerns to program coordinators
  • Develop appropriate emergency procedure plans for individual students
  • Develop a collaborative communication system with parents and/or caregivers that promotes teacher/parent partnerships
  • Coordinate and conduct regular parent involvement activities
  • Consult with diagnostic team regarding the social, sensory, motor, intellectual, adaptive, and language development of students
  • Collaborate with all pupil services staff to develop an appropriate, effective transdisciplinary approach to meet the individual needs of students
  • Participate in IEP meetings and transition meetings
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and submit all required reports
  • Collect data to evaluate the effectiveness of the preschool program, make recommendations to the program coordinators for program improvements

SALARY

Based on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education

See attached job description for full position details.




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Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West
Job Description
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JOB TITLE Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
PROGRAM AREA Student Services/Early Childhood Program
SUPERVISION NEEDED
FOR JOB
Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Early
Childhood Education Coordinators
QUALIFICATIONS Must meet Ohio Department for Children & Youth requirements for a
dual licensed teacher of a preschool integrated class or be willing to
pursue appropriate license through the supplemental process:
• Prekindergarten License, or Early Childhood License (P-3), or
Primary License (P-5) with license/endorsement in
Prekindergarten Special Needs or Early Education of the
Handicapped
• Elementary License or Intervention Specialist License with
Prekindergarten Special Needs or Early Education of the
Handicapped
• Early Childhood Intervention Specialist License (P-3) or
Primary Intervention Specialist License (P-5)
JOB SUMMARY The Early Childhood Intervention Specialist will plan and implement a
site based, developmentally appropriate public preschool program
for at risk, typical, and disabled students. The Early Childhood
Intervention Specialist will be responsible for the development and
implementation of each student’s individual education program
within the preschool setting. In addition, the Early Childhood
Intervention Specialist is responsible for conducting parent
involvement activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable
accommodations may
be made to enable
individuals with
disabilities to perform
essential functions.
• Comply with the Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of
Children with Disabilities regarding assessment, placement,
instruction, and evaluation of students with disabilities
• Establish an effective, preschool instructional program aligned
with the Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards and
the ESC of Lake Erie West Board adopted preschool curriculum
• Prepare daily curriculum plans; plan strategies and activities to
meet identified needs of students; implement individual
education plans (IEP) for preschool students
• Assess students and evaluate student’s progress using
designated assessment tools
• Utilize assessments and observations of children to support the
development of daily programming
• Interpret assessment information to parents or guardians.
• Provide direction and guidance to prekindergarten associates
and instructional assistants through the discussion of established
procedures, development of a daily schedule, and coordinated
implementation of program goals and objectives.

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• Prepare classrooms for class activities and provide a variety of
materials and resources to promote student learning
• Monitor students, as assigned, in non-academic situations (e.g.
unloading busses and/or loading departing busses)
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain an effective classroom
management system, provide for special behavioral needs of
individual students, and document/report all significant behavior
• Comply with all state and federal health and safety standards
• Maintain a safe classroom environment; report any safety
concerns to program coordinators
• Develop appropriate emergency procedure plans for individual
students
• Develop a collaborative communication system with parents
and/or caregivers that promotes teacher/parent partnerships
• Coordinate and conduct regular parent involvement activities
• Consult with diagnostic team regarding the social, sensory,
motor, intellectual, adaptive, and language development of
students
• Collaborate with all pupil services staff to develop an
appropriate, effective transdisciplinary approach to meet the
individual needs of students
• Participate in IEP meetings and transition meetings
• Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and
submit all required reports
• Collect data to evaluate the effectiveness of the preschool
program, make recommendations to the program coordinators
for program improvements
ADDITIONAL DUTIES • Dispense medications, as needed, after designated training
• Participate in programs designed for parents, regular education
personnel and community
• Refer parents to local support agencies
• Utilize the resources of the school district, county and region to
constantly improve the quality of instruction
• Act as resource person for classroom teachers in transitioning
classrooms regarding strategies, adaptations, and resource
materials
• Participate in Intervention Assistance Team meetings on request
• Seek opportunities to improve skills and grow professionally; attend
all required meetings and in-services
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
& ABILITIES
• Knowledge of the Ohio Operating Standards the Education of
Children with Disabilities

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• Knowledge of the Ohio’s Early Learning Standards & Step up to
Quality Program
• Knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA
• Knowledge of current preschool curriculum programs and
developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood
education
• Knowledge of current educational issues and best practices
• Knowledge of effective intervention strategies
• Knowledge of mandated assessment tools
• Knowledge of community agencies that can support students with
disabilities
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques
• Ability to engage in creative problem solving
• Ability to use technology as both a productivity tool and as a
method of communication; proficient in computer applications
(e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Docs)
• Ability to identify children’s strengths and areas of weakness and
implement a program to enhance their development
• Ability to maintain accurate student records
• Ability to observe and assess skills in all areas of development
• Ability to analyze and interpret assessment data
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
with parents, students, co-workers, administrators, and public
• Ability to work with teachers to demonstrate ways of supporting
students in the regular classroom
• Skill in effective group and individual counseling, family
intervention, crisis intervention, development of home/school
collaboration
• Ability to work with team to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate
program progress and implement changes
• Ability to model ethical principles and democratic ideals for
students and the community
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing duties
of this job, the employee
is regularly required to :
• Stand for periods of time, move around the work site, move from
one work site to another, sit at a desk
• Stoop, kneel or crouch to assist students
• Occasionally lift and/or move materials up to fifty pounds
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders by talking
and listening
• Operate a computer and other technology devices

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• Read and analyze data (close visual acuity)
WORK ENVIRONMENT • Noise level may escalate in group or event settings.
• May include exposure to disease and infections.
• Exposure to inclement weather when traveling from one work site
to another
• May be required to deal with students with behavioral risks
• May require local travel
• May also require attendance at meetings outside of regular work
hours (e.g. early morning, after school)
• Involves stress as a result of the responsibility to ensure that laws,
regulations and procedural rules are followed, the responsibility of
dealing with individual student concerns and maintaining student
discipline, and the demands of maintaining effective
communication with other staff members, students and parents
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
• Remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance
in the workplace throughout their employment at the ESC of Lake
Erie West
• Complete a satisfactory background check
• Possess a valid driver’s license or have transportation
• Review the ESC Staff Handbook as well as Board Policy to
understand job expectations
• This job description is subject to change and in no manner states
or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be
performed by the employee. The employee will be required to
follow the instructions and perform duties required by the
employee’s coordinator, supervisor and/or Superintendent.
PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION
OTES – Evaluated by the Early Childhood Coordinators
FLSA STATUS EXEMPT – Full Time/Part-Time
CONTRACT • Contingent upon availability of funding;
• Contract days determined by ESCLEW governing board;
• Other terms and conditions of employment as per the ESCLEW
governing board policies and procedures or negotiated agreement
SALARY Based on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and
education.
DATE 2/1/2019
REVISION DATE 4/24/2023, 10/30/2024, 1/30/2025

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