Job Description

JOB
  
Responsible for providing direct service to preschool students with disabilities. Responsible for assisting with and implementing special education instructional programs, specifically dealing with students with all exceptionalities.
  
  
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
  
Special RequirementsMust hold or be eligible for Va. Teacher License w/endorsement in Early Childhood Special EducationKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge in content area of learning theory and applications. Excellent written and oral communication skills; Experience working in a classroom setting with special education preschool students preferred.Education and Experience: Required: Bachelors Degree in appropriate related field. Must have a record of successful full-time teaching experience or have demonstrated a successful student teaching placement/internship. Preferred: Masters Degree. Experience working in a classroom setting with preschool students with identified disabilities that includes having implemented a variety of teaching strategies as well as data collection and its utilization. Experienced in moderating IEP meetings.
  
  
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
  
Physical Conditions: Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted, and other physical activities are required. Movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals, regular stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching and significant pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions are also required. Required to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Attendance to meetings outside the normal duty hours is often required. Rev. 4/09; Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.