What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anticipated Pre-School Coordinator/Special Education Teacher position at SAU 84?
Identify all preschool children who are eligible for special education and to coordinate their programs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of various disabilities
2. Knowledge of child development
3. Knowledge of area preschool programs and Family-Centered Early Supports and Services
4. Knowledge of the NHSEIS IEP system
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serves as the case manager for all preschool and Kindergarten students with special education needs
2. Provides weekly consultation to the preschool programs for identified preschool students
3. Establishes collaborative relationships with area preschools
4. Coordinates preschool Child Check Clinics
5. Schedules necessary meetings with special education team members (i.e, referral meetings, evaluation meetings, IEP meetings, and placement meetings)
6. Performs academic/developmental assessments for preschool students
7. Maintains appropriate documentation to meet local, state and federal compliance requirements for all students.
8. Supervise and evaluate preschool paraprofessionals
9. Serves as Preschool Local Education Agency Representative
10. Participates on committees and projects
11. Provides consultation to the kindergarten programs as part of the transition plan for the preschool students
12. Provides direct instruction to Kindergarten students for targeted interventions and special education services
13. Any other reasonable request made by the Director of Student Services or the Superintendent