| Location | Pike Township, IN |
Developmental
Preschool
Teacher
Company
Overview:
MSD
of
Pike
Township
is
committed
to
providing
exceptional
educational
opportunities
for
all
students,
including
those
with
special
needs.
Pike
prioritizes
inclusivity,
diversity,
and
individualized
support
to
ensure
every
student
reaches
their
full
potential.
We
are
currently
seeking
a
highly
qualified
Developmental
Preschool
Teacher
to
join
our
team
and
lead
our
efforts
in
providing
outstanding
special
education
services.
Position
Overview:
As
a
Developmental
Preschool
Teacher,
you
will
play
a
crucial
role
in
providing
high-quality
early
childhood
education
and
developmental
support
to
young
learners
with
diverse
needs.
Working
collaboratively
with
a
team
of
educators
and
specialists,
you
will
create
a
nurturing
and
inclusive
learning
environment
that
fosters
the
cognitive,
social,
emotional,
and
physical
development
of
preschool-aged
children.
Key
Responsibilities:
Curriculum
Development
and
Instruction:
Develop
and
implement
developmentally
appropriate
curriculum
and
instructional
activities
that
align
with
the
individualized
needs
and
abilities
of
each
child.
Create
engaging
lesson
plans
that
promote
early
literacy,
numeracy,
language
development,
and
social
skills
development
through
hands-on,
play-based
learning
experiences.
Utilize
evidence-based
teaching
strategies,
differentiation
techniques,
and
assistive
technology
tools
to
support
the
learning
needs
of
children
with
diverse
abilities
and
learning
styles.
Assessment
and
Progress
Monitoring:
Conduct
ongoing
assessments
and
observations
to
monitor
children's
developmental
progress
and
identify
areas
of
strength
and
areas
needing
additional
support.
Collaborate
with
multidisciplinary
teams,
including
special
education
professionals,
therapists,
and
support
staff,
to
develop
and
implement
individualized
education
plans
(IEPs)
for
children
with
special
needs.
Maintain
accurate
records
of
children's
progress,
assessment
data,
and
anecdotal
observations
to
inform
instructional
planning
and
decision-making.
Family
and
Community
Engagement:
Establish
positive
and
collaborative
relationships
with
families,
serving
as
a
trusted
partner
in
supporting
children's
development
and
addressing
their
unique
needs.
Communicate
regularly
with
parents/guardians
through
parent-teacher
conferences,
progress
reports,
and
informal
updates
to
share
insights
into
children's
progress,
strengths,
and
areas
for
growth.
Collaborate
with
community
agencies,
early
intervention
programs,
and
other
external
stakeholders
to
access
resources
and
support
services
for
children
and
families
as
needed.
Classroom
Management
and
Environment:
Create
a
safe,
supportive,
and
inclusive
classroom
environment
that
promotes
active
engagement,
exploration,
and
creativity
among
students.
Implement
positive
behavior
management
strategies
and
social-emotional
learning
activities
to
foster
a
sense
of
belonging,
self-regulation,
and
mutual
respect
among
children.
Organize
and
maintain
a
well-equipped
classroom
environment
with
developmentally
appropriate
materials,
resources,
and
learning
centers
to
support
children's
active
learning
and
exploration.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's
or
Master's
degree
in
Early
Childhood
Education,
Special
Education,
or
related
field.
Valid
teaching
license/certification
for
early
childhood
education
or
special
education.
Previous
experience
working
with
preschool-aged
children,
particularly
those
with
developmental
delays
or
disabilities.
Knowledge
of
early
childhood
development
theories,
best
practices
in
early
intervention,
and
evidence-based
instructional
strategies.
Strong
interpersonal,
communication,
and
collaboration
skills.
Ability
to
work
effectively
as
part
of
a
multidisciplinary
team
and
engage
with
diverse
families
and
communities.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Experience
with
implementing
individualized
education
plans
(IEPs)
and
behavior
intervention
plans
(BIPs).
Training
in
evidence-based
instructional
strategies
for
students
with
diverse
learning
needs.
Knowledge
of
differentiating
instruction
to
meet
the
needs
of
diverse
learners.
Experience
working
in
a
collaborative
team
environment.
Certification
in
special
education
or
a
related
field.
Salary
and
Benefits:
Salary
and
benefits
will
be
commensurate
with
qualifications
and
experience,
following
the
guidelines
set
by
the
school
corporation.
Working
Conditions:
The
Developmental
Preschool
Teacher
typically
works
in
an
educational
setting,
such
as
a
preschool
facility
or
early
childhood
center.
This
position
may
require
occasional
evening
or
weekend
hours
to
accommodate
parent
meetings,
events,
or
professional
development
activities.
The
role
involves
frequent
interaction
with
young
children,
families,
and
staff
members,
as
well
as
administrative
duties
related
to
program
management
and
coordination.
The
capability
to
effectively
bend,
stoop
and
reach
items
at
specific
heights
is
expected
in
this
position.
The
Developmental
Preschool
Teacher
is
expected
to
be
able
to
lift
and
carry
objects
of
up
to
50
lbs
without
assistance.
This
position
may
involve
sitting
and/or
standing
for
extended
periods
and
performing
repetitive
tasks.
Note:
This
job
description
is
intended
to
outline
the
general
nature
and
level
of
work
performed
by
individuals
assigned
to
this
position.
It
is
not
intended
to
be
an
exhaustive
list
of
all
responsibilities,
duties,
and
qualifications
required
of
employees
in
this
role.