Position Type: Preschool Teacher in an inclusion classroom

Location: Greene County ESC at Bellbrook Preschool

Date Available: August 14, 2023

Greene County Educational Service Center: Greene County ESC position. The Preschool Program is located at The board of education building in Bellbrook and serves children from the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek school district.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education with either an Intervention Specialist or Early Education of the Handicapped Licensure

• Valid Ohio Department of Education Teaching License

• Experience working with children with a variety of special needs is preferred

• Experience and/or training with Autism and/or ABA a plus

• Must meet legal requirements relative to a criminal background check

General Description:

• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate lessons and activities and incorporates individualization for all students while ensuring that all plans align with the preschool curriculum and Ohio content standards

• Implements effective classroom management procedures that are developmentally appropriate to preschool aged children.

• Collaborates with other teachers and shares knowledge and resources that enhance the educational process and benefit student learning

• Uses strong communication skills in verbal, written, and nonverbal communication

• Participates in the preschool evaluation process to help identify children who may have special needs and prepares evaluation team reports (ETR)

• Helps prepare and implement Section 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for classroom students meeting eligibility requirements.

• Supports an inclusive educational environment. 50% are typically developing and 50% have special needs requiring interventions

• Work collaboratively with preschool staff to provide a multidisciplinary team approach (including teaching assistant and all therapists such as speech, OT, PT, APE,etc.)

• Uses appropriate technology in instructional and records management activities and is comfortable with learning and using a variety of technology

• Administers standardized and observation based assessments and follows test security procedures.

• Maintains accurate documentation for records and submits reports on time.

• Develops and maintains a positive learning environment where children feel safe and accepted

• Participates in parent conferences, open houses, and other required school events

• Provides open communication between the school and families

• Actively participates in staff meetings and takes initiative in professional growth opportunities

• Must meet preschool licensure laws with PD hours and develop an OCCRRA account

• Must be trained or willing to be trained in Communicable Disease, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, and CPI

• Duties may require lifting, carrying, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, and/or kneeling.

• Duties may include diapering or potty training and assisting with personal care tasks

• Must maintain an updated physical every 3 years

• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.

• Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly children

• Maintains acceptable attendance record and punctuality

Salary: In accordance with the salary schedule commensurate with training and experience

SEND: Cover letter, updated resume, 3 references or 3 letters of recommendation, licenses pertinent to the position to twomack@greeneESC.org

Posted until filled.

For position specific questions, contact:

Traci Womack, Supervisor of Preschool - twomack@greeneESC.org