What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION LEAD TEACHER (2023-2024) (#542) position at Paulding County Schools?
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Position Title: ESEP Preschool Lead Teacher | Salary Schedule: State Based Plus Local Supplement |
Department: Student Services | Job Code: 762119 |
Reports To: ESEP Coordinator | Work Schedule: 190 days per year/8 hours per day |
Grade/Level: N/A | FLSA: Exempt |
Primary Function: Coordinates Pre-School services. Demonstrated proficiency in all components of ESEP due process procedures. Ability to coordinate, provide leadership, and manage the activities of the Special Needs pre-school program. |
Working Conditions: Physical Demands:
Office Environment | Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard |
Constant Interruptions | Hearing and speaking to exchange information |
| Seeing to read a variety of materials |
| Standing and sitting for extended periods of time |
| Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials |
Qualifications:
Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Level 4 certification in the area of special education |
Minimum of three (3) successful teaching experience in Special Education |
Demonstrated proficiency in all components of Student Services due process procedures |
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions:
| Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance |
| Coordinates Pre-School services |
| Communicates with school level personnel and district level staff on a regular basis |
| Attends Babies Can't Wait transition meetings |
| Consults with parent/guardian regarding referrals and information for ESEP preschool |
| Coordinate arenas and meetings to include parent/guardian, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologists, teachers and others as needed |
| Visits ESEP preschool classes to address concerns and provide classroom support |
| Develops initial eligibilities and IEP'S as needed |
| Attends eligibility and IEP meetings as needed |
| Monitors due process procedures and timelines for ESEP Preschool students |
| Facilitates ESEP preschool meetings |
| Communicates and cooperates with local daycares/preschools to provide RTI services to preschool students |
| Attends lead, area, stakeholders, and metro preschool meetings |
| Maintains state and federal data reporting |
| Maintains system data for Infinite Campus and Early IEP |
| Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee |
Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.
- It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
- Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
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