ECE Special Education Lead Teacher (PK-K)

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Plan and manage an early childhood non-categorical self-contained classroom with high-level special needs students and assistant teachers.
Develop and implement the classroom discrete trial instruction, social skills instruction, and behavior plan implementation in collaboration with the lead teacher under the supervision of the BCBA
Contribute to Social/Emotional progress reports and IEP development under the supervision of the BCBA
Assess student progress regularly using VBMAPP Milestones, Transitions, and Barriers assessments.
Regularly collect data to track students’ progress in 3 program areas: curriculum, IEP, and ABA/VB.
Complete quarterly progress reports (IEP progress reports and curriculum progress reports).
Collaborate with related service providers, special education coordinator, curriculum coordinator, ELL Teacher, and student parents to plan for student needs.
Implement and maintain students’ Functional Communication Protocols and Behavior Protocols to respond to students' behavior appropriately and successfully.
Participate in the IEP process by writing present levels, IEP goals, and providing thoughtful reflections during team meetings.
Coordinate with general education teachers to create opportunities of inclusive learning.
Support the creation of a classroom culture and environment that develops and nurtures the emotional, cognitive, and social abilities of the students.
Engage parents and families in their student's learning and act as an ambassador for the school in the community.