EC Teacher — Evaluation

POSITION: Birth to Three Evaluation Teacher TYPE OF POSITION: 1.0 FTE Hours may vary based on building/program needs REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Education/Student Services, Building Principals SUPERVISION: None QUALIFICATIONS: Required Licensed as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Preferred 2-5 years' experience working in an education setting License in other Special Education area POSITION SUMMARY: Evaluation Teacher functions as a coordinator of a multi-disciplinary team by collaborating with educators, administrators, support staff, families, and other mental health professionals to determine need for early intervention services for children ages birth to three. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Completes intake procedures for referred children and reports findings to the evaluation team to determine if further assessment will be completed. Assists with the selection of evaluation techniques appropriate to the referral concern. Follow best practice guidelines in all evaluation and diagnostic practices (e.g. standardized administration, rapport building, ethical evaluation behaviors) Collaborates with Birth to Three Early Intervention staff in completing all assessment procedures. Interprets and communicates evaluation results in written and oral communication to the team and parents; provides an accurate and technically correct interpretation of the evaluation data available; provides information in a jargon-free and understandable manner Actively listens to and assists with questions regarding evaluation data and information provided by other members of the team Participates in team decision-making regarding eligibility for special education services and contributes to documentation of eligibility in written reports Participates as a member of the initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team, contributing evaluation findings and collaborating on the child's education program Has appropriate materials ready and is well prepared to present information at meetings Provides input to IFSP teams regarding service provision, appropriate methods and/or skill training curricula Attends weekly evaluation team meetings. All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District District 742 is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer