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Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

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36 tasks34 core, 2 supplemental
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25-2051.00SOC 2018: 25-2051

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34 core tasks and 2 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.Core taskTask 19069Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  2. Task 2. Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.Core taskTask 19085Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  3. Task 3. Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.Core taskTask 19065Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  4. Task 4. Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs.Core taskTask 19084Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  5. Task 5. Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.Core taskTask 19067Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  6. Task 6. Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).Core taskTask 19090Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  7. Task 7. Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.Core taskTask 19086Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  8. Task 8. Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.Core taskTask 19068Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  9. Task 9. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Core taskTask 19076Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  10. Task 10. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.Core taskTask 19073Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  11. Task 11. Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, or potential.Core taskTask 19087Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  12. Task 12. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.Core taskTask 19072Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  13. Task 13. Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, or changing their diapers.Core taskTask 19064Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  14. Task 14. Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.Core taskTask 19079Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  15. Task 15. Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.Core taskTask 19075Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  16. Task 16. Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.Core taskTask 19070Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  17. Task 17. Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children's progress, advise them on using community resources, or teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.Core taskTask 19094Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  18. Task 18. Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.Core taskTask 19066Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  19. Task 19. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.Core taskTask 19093Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  20. Task 20. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students, parents, or guardians.Core taskTask 19071Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  21. Task 21. Modify the general preschool curriculum for students with disabilities.Core taskTask 19074Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  22. Task 22. Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Core taskTask 19098Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  23. Task 23. Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development.Core taskTask 19077Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  24. Task 24. Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements.Core taskTask 19080Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  25. Task 25. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.Core taskTask 19088Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  26. Task 26. Read books to entire classes or to small groups.Core taskTask 19082Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  27. Task 27. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.Core taskTask 19097Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  28. Task 28. Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety.Core taskTask 19063Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  29. Task 29. Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.Core taskTask 19095Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  30. Task 30. Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, television, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies.Core taskTask 19081Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  31. Task 31. Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise preschool programs.Core taskTask 19089Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  32. Task 32. Plan and supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, or demonstrations.Core taskTask 19078Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  33. Task 33. Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers.Core taskTask 19096Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  34. Task 34. Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies.Core taskTask 19091Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  35. Task 35. Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.Supplemental taskTask 19092Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  36. Task 36. Serve meals or snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.Supplemental taskTask 19083Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019

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