Preschool Teacher – Inclusive Preschool Program

SUMMARY:

Teaches preschool age children all areas of developmental and pre-academics by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Approaches job responsibilities with respect and professionalism
  • Reliable attendance and prompt arrival time;
  • Prepare course objectives and content in line with curriculum guidelines and requirements of state and school;
  • Uses technology teaching aids to present subject matter to class;
  • Uses ongoing authenticassessment information to inform instruction;
  • Possess the ability to understand the individual needs of all children, and provide differentiated instruction to advance the developmental levels;
  • Maintains order in the classroom and on playground;
  • Maintains a safe environment for children at all times;
  • Works with child and family when adjustment and developmental concernsarise;
  • Discusses child’s developmental growth and achievements with parents;
  • Keeps attendance as required by school;
  • Coordinates class field trips;
  • Works collaboratively with the total staff;
  • Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities;
  • Builds relationships with all children and families;
  • Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for children committed to their care;
  • Practice and promote positive interaction with and among children;
  • Encourages self-direction and self-regulation;
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the curriculum being taught;
  • Exhibits evidence of effective lesson plans;
  • Utilizes a variety of appropriate materials and resources;
  • Other duties assigned by principal.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate instruction for children ages three and four.
  • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate responses to behavior for use with three and four year old children in a public school setting.
  • Knowledge of current educational practices and developmental theory for preschool age children.
  • Knowledge of proven practice in working in an educational setting with high needs children and their families.
  • Knowledge of the needs of children who are at risk for school success.
  • Knowledge of disabilities and special education practices
  • Ability to interpret professional reports and use information to develop IEP
  • Ability to write correspondence, plans and other forms of communication.
  • Ability to solve problems.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of methods, including computer technology.
  • Ability to gather and analyze data and make concise, accurate reports with recommendations.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teaching assistant and other school staff

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year accredited college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid certification to meet state requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned. Must be licensed in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education.

Applicant who has had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; also reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.