Special Education/Resource Teacher - PreSchool

JobID: 2770 Position Type: Student Support Services/Special Education Resource (K-12) Date Posted: 2/14/2024 Location: All Elementary Schools Special Education Teacher - Preschool Elementary School At Helena Public schools, our vision is to foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life.
As a vital part of our teaching staff, you will work as part of a team of 70 serving 8,000 students and 18 campuses across Helena to foster a student’s growth to overcome challenges and excel in their education.
We are seeking a dedicated professional to serve at an elementary school.
As a Resource Teacher, you promote the whole child - social, emotional, and academic well-being – in all facets of school life.
Entry salary is $41,615+/yr depending upon education and experience.
Some of what you will do: Apply knowledge of special education methodologies to oversee assigned special needs classroom and create individual and group programs for each student to enhance their developmental, intellectual and academic needs.
Teach students how to recognize and manage their emotions, access help when they need it, and learn problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Develop academic pathways for student programs.
Implement restorative practices when students act out.
Collaborate with specialists to create holistic intervention and individual education plans.
Keep individual student records up to date.
Complete academic assessments and reports findings.
Who we are looking for: Our ideal candidate has a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a special education endorsement, a current State of MT teaching license and prior experience working with students with special needs.
The successful candidate has the ability to safely work with escalated students who may hit, kick, bite and scratch during crisis intervention prevention.
Essential functions of the position include the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and/or push/pull up to 100 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
How to Apply Complete the online application at https://helenaschools.
org/departments/human-resources/join-our-team/ to include three professional references, cover letter and resume.
These positions are ongoing and applications are accepted immediately.
Question? Email recruit@helenaschools.
org.
Important Notes This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Helena School District and Helena Education Association.
Prior to employment, you must successfully complete the appropriate background check required for employment.
The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ancestry, marital status, military status, citizenship status, culture, social origin or condition, use of lawful products while not at work, political affiliation or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations.
Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or those needing this announcement in an alternate format may email recruit@helenaschools.
org or call (406) 324-2010.
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