Head Start Teacher-Clackamas Community College

Job Description

Description CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILDREN’S COMMISSION HEAD START TEACHER Supporting the growth of healthy children and families, positive parenting, and school readiness. GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Provide and coordinate education services to selected low-income and special needs children. Teacher responsibilities include: Developing classroom curriculum and scheduling and carrying out home visits. Teachers assist the Education Manager in ensuring all Performance Standards within the Education Component are met and Clackamas County Children’s Commission’s policies and procedures are followed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: TEACHER: Responsible for assigned classes of children and number of designated home visits and parent conferences allotted per child, per year. Plan and evaluate daily classroom activities that are developmentally appropriate, responds to the goals set for individual children, and reflect the diversity and culture of the class. Responsible for ensuring that classroom and curriculum meet Program Education Component Performance Standards. Responsible for assessment and any necessary referral of all children in their assigned class to include: Developmental Screenings/Assessments. Referral of children with suspected disabilities or other special needs, as appropriate. Individual Goal Plan (IGP forms) in partnership with parents. Attend and participate in IFSP and CRM meetings as scheduled. Assessments three times per year. Consult with Advocate and Education Manager and make referrals as needed. Work collaboratively with Specialists and Parents to ensure children with disabilities and special needs receive all the services recommended. Work cooperatively with Specialists in the classroom; assist in coordinating classroom activities with the Specialist’s requirements. Ensure a safe