POSTING DATE: March 22, 2024 – until filled
POSITION: Preschool Instructor – ½ Russia Location & ½ Itinerant Position
QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required.
* Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW) Early Childhood Intervention Specialist License required; OR Kindergarten Primary or Kindergarten Elementary Certificate with Early Education of the Handicapped validation or Prekindergarten Special Needs endorsement required; OR willingness to obtain the required licensure after hire per ODE timelines.
* Successful completion of a physical, BCI/FBI background check and multiple database background checks as defined by ODODD Rule 5123-2-02. Must be physically capable to lift, carry and move children in a safe manner.
DUTIES: General duties include, but are not limited to:
• Instructs preschoolers with disabilities and their typically developing peers in a formal classroom setting. Also instructs preschoolers with disabilities in any environment per the child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This instruction could take place at another preschool, a childcare center, the child’s home, or another location in the community.
• Assists the interdisciplinary team in evaluating students for determination of eligibility according to the Operating Standards for Ohio Educational Agencies Serving Children with Disabilities.
• Writes compliant IEPs and collaborates with other IEP team members to ensure completion.
• Assesses student’s current status in relation to the curriculum, evaluates and formulates new IEP goals/objectives.
• Develops instructional procedures & methodologies based on the IEP and the learning characteristics of the student.
• Implements instructional activities that are developmentally appropriate in a setting that fosters independence, decision making, self-control, communication, socialization, and functional skills.
• Conducts parent teacher conferences and maintains ongoing communication with parents.
• Follows the curriculum as adopted by the school in accordance with the Department of Children and Youth (DCY) guidelines for preschool.
• Develops appropriate lesson plans and instructional activities in a play-based environment.
• Writes transition reports and completes school age Evaluation Team Report (ETR) information for students entering kindergarten.
• Attends workshops, meetings, conferences, and classes that will enhance the performance & knowledge of the instructor.
• Completes all needed training for maintaining Step-Up-To-Quality (SUTQ) and DCY requirements.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Preschool Supervisor.
COMPENSATION: Pay starting at $38,707 annually or more, based on experience and education level.
Benefits include State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS); medical, dental, vision, basic life; paid sick and personal leave. Nine paid Federal Holidays and extended holiday period in December.
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week during the academic school year (192 Days).
Workday will start at the Russia Classroom at 7:45am. Itinerant duties will be performed in the afternoon.
Monday thru Thursday – 7:45am to 3:45pm and Friday 7:45am to 1:15pm.
To be considered, please notify the Board of DD of your interest via cover letter & resume and/or electronic application: Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Lisa Brady @ Shelby County Board of DD, 1200 S. Childrens Home Rd., Sidney, OH 45365, lbrady@shelbydd.org. Visit www.shelbydd.org, click on EMPLOYMENT, click on APPLY ONLINE TODAY, complete the information in full and submit electronically to the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities.