4th Grade Literacy Teacher

Job title:Early Childhood Education TeacherLocation:Assigned SchoolJob Group:EducatorPay Level:ExemptReports to:Principal and Director of Student Support ServicesSummary: Creates a developmentally appropriate age 3-5 educational program and a positive class environment that promotes learning and personal growth; motivates students to develop skills knowledge and attitudes needed to provide a strong foundation for learning as outlined in our districts stated Ends Policy. Responsible for establishing effective relationships with students parents/guardians staff and community members to enhance learning opportunities. Subscribes to and applies the principles of Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) for the benefit of student and employee development.. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be current best practices and research into the development delivery and evaluation of a curriculum to assure compliance with state and federal laws and to provide the most effective educational program for assigned students by: Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of assigned students including: intellectual social and emotional characteristics of age group; students varied approaches to learning; student skills and knowledge; student interests and cultural heritage; economic and cultural influences; students family school and community designing/modifying and implementing strategies tools and instructional materials (including learning activities instructional groupings lesson plans educational materials curricula assessments teaching strategies and the like) for assigned students designed to promote the academic physical and social development needs of students adhering to accommodations as appropriate. Understanding and employing central concepts inquiry tools and structures of content areas and academic disciplines (i.e. language and literacy arts math science physical activity health safety. and social studies) Conferring with parents school counselors classroom teachers social workers administrators testing specialists and other professionals as needed to determine proper assessment tools and procedures and to discuss evaluation results. Developing and following transition guidelines that will result in a successful transition of the student into the kindergarten program. Creates and maintains a learning environment of respect and rapport by:Effectively serving all children in a regular classroom setting using a variety of methods to systematically observe record monitor and document student activities and behaviors in order to plan appropriate and individualized programs environments and a wide range of developmentally effective approaches instructional strategies and tools to connect with students and families in order to positively influence each students development and appropriate affective and social behavior identifying childrens competencies in their daily living skills and developing and implementing effective student behavior support plans when necessary and appropriate. Identifying and implementing appropriate assistive technology devices and other adaptive or augmentative systems that will enhance student communication and accessibility to learning. Providing a safe learning environment for all students. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities. Recognizes and properly communicates building/maintenance needs to the Facilities Department to help assure a safe and healthy learning environment for students. Provides effective timely and quality feedback on student progress to parents students and other professionals as needed or required. Implements appropriate classroom activities/educational materials to effectively engage students in learning and to maximize student comprehension of the lesson; including implementation of instructional groupings schedule of activities behavioral management techniques peer support and the like. Accurately assesses the effectiveness of classroom services (including learning activities instructional groupings lesson plans educational materials curricula assessments teaching strategies and the like to make sure instructional goals of assigned students are being met; and persistently seeks thoughtful alternative approaches and resources to improve student learning. other professional responsibilities including:Prepares and maintains accurate complete timely effective and confidential student records and related reports as required by law district policy and administrative regulations. Communicates/collaborates effectively with parents to keep families informed of the instructional programs and individual student progress; and effectively engages families to encourage involvement by providing strategies and materials that will support parents as teachers in the home setting. Means of communication may include annual open house observation sessions for parents conferences sessions for program discussion making home visits and other individual meetings as necessary. Works effectively cooperatively and respectfully with supervisors colleagues subordinates and outside agencies. Implements strategies such as collaborative teaming conflict resolution and mediation strategies to facilitate team decisions around student programs. Actively participates in school events workshops in-service meetings building-level staff meetings district meetings and other school and district committees/projects. Responsible for on-going professional growth activities as outlined in ones own professional development plan consistent with district goals and as directed by the supervisor. Shows professionalism and considers Whats best for students in serving and advocating for students and in decision making. Follows and assists in upholding and enforcing school rules administrative regulations and procedures policies of the district and corresponding school procedures. General Responsibilities: Reports to evaluated by and receives general administrative direction from the Director of Student Support Services with input from the School Principal. Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity sustainability and delivering exceptional customer service. Qualifications Requirements: 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 and Experience: Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education with practicum or the equivalent experience at the birth to 5 and/or 5-8 age levels plus 3 to 4 years of relevant experience preferred (or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired). Working knowledge of Vermont Special Education Law and/or recent experience working in a Vermont school district and Licenses: Valid Vermont Professional Educators License with an endorsement in the Birth-Grad3 or PK-Grade 3 span (Level II preferred) plus meets all the basic competencies and qualifications of the endorsement as listed in the Regulations Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Skills: Ability to read analyze and interpret common educational and technical journals periodicals and procedures and special education regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents or members of the community. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from / Reasoning Skills: Ability to interpret and use test results by applying math concepts such as standard error of measurement bands of confidence standard scores and percentiles. 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 Skills and Abilities: Good basic computer skills and experience with word processing programs required. Experience with Microsoft Office preferred. Knowledge and experience of a variety of adaptive equipment and software. Ability to effectively efficiently and regularly communicate and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals including students peers subordinates supervisors parents and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and handle Demands: The physical demands described here are typical 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 performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk and sit. The employee is regularly required to see talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms climb steps stoop kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift carry move and/or restrain children age birth to 5. The employee is regularly required to handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust 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 performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.