The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing programs and services for students who may be eligible or are eligible for an Individualized Education Plan.

Salary will be dependent on degree and experience.

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Job Description Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Effective Date December, 2022
Building Neway Center
Department Special Education Services
General Function
The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing programs and services for
students who may be eligible or are eligible for an Individualized Education Plan.
Qualifications
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate and/or State of Michigan approval to function in the specific discipline
area; with special education and early childhood endorsement.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years’ experience in teaching early childhood education or special education preferred.
Other Qualifications
• Solid organizational and planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work as a member of a team and contribute to the agency vision and goals.
• Able to demonstrate confidentiality in all matters.
• Positive leadership skills.
• Must complete and pass required criminal history check.
Essential Duties
Essential duties shall include, but are not limited to:
• Assess and screen students for appropriate referrals for evaluation.
• Participate in MET and IEP/IESP meetings.
• Write appropriate goals and objectives.
• Provide services and programming to students.
• Maintain a schedule of service and student progress.
• Consult with staff and parents.
• Establish and maintain agency contacts.
• Complete timely submission of claims to Medicaid for eligible students on caseload.
• Perform other duties deemed appropriate by the Supervisor of Special Education Services.
Relationships and Commitment
The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher shall demonstrate commitment to the mission of the Newaygo
County RESA through:
• Adherence to and enforcement of agency policies and administrative regulations.

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• Performance resulting in quality outcomes.
• Performance resulting in internal and external consumer satisfaction.
• Continuous personal and professional improvement and development.
• Positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and consumers.
• Continuously improving performance through internal and external evaluation.
• Exhibiting the mental/physical ability and stamina to meet essential duties of the position.
• Supporting the agency and department in the Continuous Improvement Plan, including all guiding
principles, strategic directions, and service expectations.
• Acting as a resource, if needed, to employees, students, and the public visiting the NC RESA.
• Possessing knowledge of NC RESA’s organization, mission, and philosophy.
Other Required Skills
• Able to communicate effectively (language skills).
• Able to work with mathematical concepts (mathematical skills).
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (reasoning skills).
• Physically able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job (physical demands). Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
• General classroom/office setting/home/natural environments; the noise level in this position varies.
Terms of Employment
• Contracted employee (exempt)
• School year position
• Position covered under NCEA Master Agreement
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an
exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this
position and additional duties may be assigned. The RESA does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination or harassment in
any program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment, as required by Title IX and other applicable
law, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity/expression),
marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.
NC RESA reserves the right to alter/amend this job description at any time, following language in the NCEA Master Agreement.

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