Part Time - Preschool Teacher

Job Goal: To develop and maintain a flexible preschool program that provides an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to assist students to develop skills attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program in accordance with each students ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Supervision: Reports to the Building Principal and the Director of Student Services. Education Work Experience and Licensure: Required: Department of Education Licensure as an Early Education Teacher (PreK 3) and Moderate Disabilities. Acceptable C.O.R.I as determined by the : Prior work experience as a Preschool Teacher. Performance Responsibilities: - Provides learning experiences in language arts social studies pre-reading mathematics science and art using the course of study adopted. - Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school. - Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of students with wide range of mental physical emotional maturities and abilities. - Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help the students make a satisfactory transition to school. - Oversees paraprofessionals as designated by the Principal Director or the Superintendent. - Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities without interfering with the naturally informal atmosphere of a preschool. - Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records. - Assists in screening evaluating and recommending placements of students in the schools Special Education programs. - Completes and maintains records and documentation pertinent to the Special Education Program as required by state and federal special education regulations. - Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays bulletin boards and interest centers. - Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities. - Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records. - Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day. - Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional mediaconsistent with the physical capacity of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. - Communicates with parents and school personnel on student progress - Develops programs to meet all physical needs of the students (e.g. toileting eating washing etc.). - Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as required. - Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities. - Compiles case history data on students for whom additional family history health history early developmental history and environmental history are deemed appropriate per state regulations. - Chairs TEAM meeting and develops I.E.P.s for preschool students and any student to whom he/she is assigned as liaison. - Complies with district state and federal policies and regulations which includes meeting deadlines for written documents. - Evaluates students academic and social progress keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. - Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress. - Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law school policy and administrative procedures. - Acts as a Mandated Reporter (Chapter 119 Section 51A). - Complies with the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Policy. - Any other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent