Administrative Skills, Case Management, Communication Skills, Documentation, Education Regulations, Educational Technology, Interpersonal Skills, Kindergarten, Maintain Compliance, Performance Analysis, Reporting Skills, Special Education
Job Description:
Lebanon Public Schools is looking for a special education teacher for our Preschool and Kindergarten students. The goal is to assist our youngest learners who require specialized instruction for academic achievement, social, emotional, and behavioral skills, and/or the life skills necessary to reach their fullest potential. This involves a team approach with general education teachers, related services providers, and paraeducators.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct, systematic instruction in academic, social, communication, behavioral, and adaptive skill areas.
- Design differentiated lessons aligned to IEP goals and the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards.
- Prepare DTI (Discrete Trial Instruction) books when appropriate and supervise paraeducators in implementation.
- Serve as case manager for assigned students, ensuring compliance with all special education timelines and documentation requirements.
- Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Collaborate with related service providers, preschool and kindergarten staff, families, and administrators.
- Supervise and collaborate with paraeducators to ensure effective implementation of student goals.
- Conduct evaluations, prepare comprehensive reports, and present findings during Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings.
- Experience with Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) reporting with Brigance and DOTS.
- Attend Birth to Three transition meetings.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district special education regulations and timelines.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding student progress and class expectations.
- Complete all required administrative duties, including reporting on student performance.
- Think flexibly and adapt to the specific needs of students
Characteristics of strong candidates include:
- Strong communication skills with families, colleagues, and outside agencies
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Educational philosophy that includes responsive/restorative practices
- Knowledge of best practices in early education and special education
- Ability to use instructional technology
- Proficiency in completing developmental evaluations
- Proficiency with IEP development and implementation
Certification: Comprehensive Special Education, PreK-12; 065 or 165
Salary: Per Lebanon Education Association Contract
FTE: 1.0 FTE
If you are interested in being part of a team and have experience in early education and special education, please apply to:
Superintendent Andrew Gonzalez
via Applitrack
https://www.applitrack.com/lebanonct/onlineapp/