Head Start Special Education Pre-School Teacher

Special Education Pre-School Teacher 

Darrough Chapel/Head Start

Job Summary:  Provide diverse learning opportunities for early childhood classroom using hands-on learning and interaction.  Plan daily social-emotional, literacy, and foundational mathematical learning experiences based on early childhood foundations and developmentally appropriate strategies for curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Serve as Teacher of Record and provide support and/or instruction for Head Start students with IEPs. Collaborate closely with other staff members. Follow all mandatory Head Start and state-licensing requirements. 

Certification and Qualifications: Certification and Qualification: Valid Indiana Teaching License with Special Education certification and credentials to work with Early Childhood or Pre-k/Kindergarten students; Ability to work with young children; Strong communication and collaboration skills. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assess and document student progress, providing feedback to students and parents.
2. Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and collaborative planning.
3. Supervise students during school activities, field trips, and breaks.
4. Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
5. Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior.
6. Comply with school policies, state regulations, and ethical teaching standards.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during classroom instruction and supervision.
2. Manual dexterity to operate classroom technology and equipment.
3. Visual and auditory ability to monitor student behavior and respond to classroom situations.
4. Ability to move quickly in response to student safety needs.
5. Ability to perform light physical activities—such as bending, kneeling, and reaching—as required in a classroom setting, as well as lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicant deadline to receive applications: Friday, July 31, 2026.  Interested candidates should apply online at https://kokomo.schoolspring.com/  If you need assistance with your online application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (765) 455-8000. 

Please respond to:                               Mr. Carlton Mable, Ed.S.

                                                               Assistant Superintendent

                                                               Administrative Service Center

                                                               P.O. Box 2188

                                                               Kokomo, In 46904-2188

                                                               cmable@kokomo.k12.in.us

Salary : $48,000 - $76,500