SUBSTITUTE PRESCHOOL TEACHER INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

  • Full-time

Company Description

Our mission is to ensure effective systems are available to assist people in achieving their life goals and to offer programs and coordinate services so that the people we serve may realize their dreams and actively contribute to the community.  Our vision is to enhance the quality of life in the community one person at a time and to empower people to be the best version of themselves.

Located at The Starting Gate, Fayette Progressive School has been a leader in education for children of Fayette County. Partnering with both school districts, the board’s preschool serves children on individual education plans with varying disabilities and delays, at no cost to the families. A tuition-based preschool program is also offered for typical peers. We have morning and afternoon session four days a week for 2 hours and 45 minutes. Research has proven that kids learning and growing together is a huge benefit to all children.

The staff are licensed and certified with the Ohio Department of Education and follow a curriculum that promotes growth and kindergarten readiness. Moreover, they also have a five star rating in Step Up to Quality, an Ohio Department of Education program developed to ensure that preschool programs are providing exceptional services to our youngest students.
For over 30 years now, the Fayette County Board of DD continues its commitment to children in these pivotal years of brain and social development. Preschool has become invaluable to launch a child onto a successful academic path.

Job Description

The Fayette County Board of Developmental Disabilities in Washington Court House, OH is seeking a Substitute Teacher Intervention Specialist for their preschool age program for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year. Scheduled hours are Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM and Fridays as needed for required trainings.

 

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and the ability to obtain/maintain an ODE PK-3 professional teaching license with or ability to work towards an intervention specialist licensure or prekindergarten special needs endorsement is preferred. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required. Previous years of teaching experience is not required. Upcoming or recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Substitute staff members are eligible to earn and accrue sick leave in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code. 

Individual must be able to pass criminal background checks as required by the Ohio Revise Code; have a valid Ohio driver’s license, current motor vehicle insurance with a clean driving record. Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (including a TB screening) and drug screen. FCBDD is an EOE employer. The FCBDD is not authorized to hire immediate family members of current Board members or immediate family members of County Commissioners. Additional information about our agency can be found on our websites: www.highdd.org and www.fayettedd.com. Please submit your cover letter, resume and three professional references.