Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (Multiple Positions)

at Rainbows United, Inc. in El Dorado, Kansas, United States

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher serves young children with developmental disabilities in the home, and community settings ages 0-3. This individual must have a genuine interest in working with children and their families.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Develops and implements effective treatment plans in coordination with other team members.
• Participates in the IFSP/IEP Team.
• Works with the transdisciplinary team to achieve the educational and developmental goals of the child.
• Maintains records as required.
• Conducts developmental assessments.
• Completes required task in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds in person.
• Ability to determine and identify items and children in the periphery, near, and far visual fields.

SKILLS

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, children, public, and other professionals.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (220 or 201 days- full-time) or Non-Exempt (156 days- part-time)

WORK PACE: Self-paced, requiring the ability to think and act quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position operates in family homes, and community settings as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting: 6 - 7 hours in an 8-hour work shift; may occasionally alternate to standing or walking.

Standing: 1 - 2 hours in an 8-hour work shift. Alternates to sitting on a frequent basis

Walking: 1/2 - 1 hour in an 8-hour work shift.

FREQUENCY:

• Never = 0%
• Rarely = 1 - 10%
• Occasionally = 11 - 33%
• Frequently = 34 - 66%
• Continuously = 67 + %

LIFTING:

• 1 - 10 lbs. | Frequently | Books, supplies, and files
• 11 - 20 lbs. | Occasionally | File boxes and copy supplies
• 20 - 35 lbs. | Rarely | Equipment and boxes of supplies

CARRYING:

• 1 - 10 lbs. | Frequently | Books, supplies and files
• 11 - 20 lbs. | Rarely | File boxes and copy supplies
• 20 - 35 lbs. | Rarely | Equipment

Bending: Frequently

Squatting: Frequently

Kneeling: Frequently

Climbing: Rarely - stairs (Frequently for multi-level facilities)

Grasping: Frequently

Reaching: Frequently

Fine Manipulation: Continuously

Driving: Frequently

Rainbows United, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.