Teacher EC ELL Itinerant

Function / Position Summary
This position will work collaboratively with the general education teacher to plan for, provide and assess the instruction of preschool-age students with IEPs within the blended preschool classroom.
This position will work collaboratively with the general education teacher to provide support to students without IEPs; work collaboratively with staff to support student growth and development within the blended preschool classroom.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Display a thorough knowledge of early childhood development, preschool curriculum, data collection and authentic assessment practices for early learners.
• Provide direct services and instruction within assigned preschool classrooms as mandated by student’s IEP.
• Serve as Case Manager of assigned caseload; updating and completing required IEP paperwork and other Case Manager duties.
• Attend Service Team and IEP meetings; attend problem-solving team meetings when necessary.
• Facilitate IEP meetings as directed and when necessary (i.e. annual reviews).
• Support classroom teachers through the building MTSS process by co-developing plans for implementation of universal strategies and data collection procedures.
• Lead developmental growth groups for children identified through the building MTSS process.
• Provide support for specific students with individual needs to access the early learner’s curriculum through the building MTSS process.
• Provide accommodations and modifications for identified students.
• Participate in required district or state professional development activities
• Travel may be required to buildings that service U-46 early learners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from accredited university.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with an Early Childhood endorsement and Early Childhood Special Education approval or Professional Educator License (PEL) with a K-12 LBS1 endorsement & Early Childhood Special Education approval REQUIRED or Professional Educator License with Stipulations endorsed for alternative provisional education (ELS-APE) with an Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education endorsement.
• ESL endorsement required.

Experience / Knowledge

• Early Childhood Language Development Standards for English and Spanish teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS).
• Knowledge of the WIDA E
• Understanding of second language acquisition.
• Knowledge of strategies to differentiate instruction and provide accommodations.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.
• Stooping, bending, reaching and working at a child’s level is necessary.
• Frequently outdoors on the playground or occasional walking field trips.

Terms of Employment

• This is a ten-month position (184 work days). Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.