Preschool Teacher, Florida Mesa Elementary School, 1.0 FTE

Durango School District is accepting applications for Preschool Teacher atFlorida Mesa Elementary School. Must hold a Colorado Teaching License and meet preschool teacher requirements by the start date. Begins January 5 2026.

Job Title: Licensed Pre School TeacherPay Grade: Licensed Salary Schedule

Job Family: Licensed StaffFLSA Status: Exempt

Department: SchoolPrepared Date: March 31 2016; rev 04/10/23

Typical Work Year: 10 months

SUMMARY: Plan instruction and assessment aligned with District learner outcomes and State achievement standards. Supervise assigned students and maintains a positive learning environment. Adapt instruction to meet the individual learning needs of all students resulting in an increased probability of advancing their achievement. Maintain positive inter-personal relationships with students parents staff and community members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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.

• Utilize effective teaching practices to implement the Curriculum for Preschool in setting up the classroom for students to address all nine academic and developmental domains. Modify the environment and activities as necessary to address individual student differences and developmental levels.

• Develop lesson plans and instruct with adopted materials. Utilize supplemental classroom materials media and teaching appropriate for assigned levels and subjects.

• Utilize ongoing observational formative and summative assessments to assess the learning achievement and performance of each student and provide documentation and intentional focused tasks to support childrens development and learning.

• Model promote and as situations arise take the opportunity to provide instruction related to character education including citizenship and responsible behavior (respect for self other and property) bullying prevention conflict resolution skills and responsible work habits and ethics.

• Implement student IEPs 504 Plans and Behavior Support Plans as outlined. Attend meetings pertaining to student IEPs and 504s as requested. Provide updates on student performance to case managers as requested.

• Provide safety instruction for students when the subject activities chemicals product tools and/or equipment pose possible harm or injury to students including use of personal protective devices (protective eye devices safe clothing) and assure that students adhere to safety requirements.

• Maintain an orderly positive learning environment free from disruptive behavior by implementing proactive classroom management strategies and enforcing the Student Conduct Code. Supervise students to minimize any possibility of violent behavior and to minimize potential accidents.

• Maintain an ongoing relationship with families for the purposes of sharing information regarding the students educational program and assisting the family in cooperatively improving the students home and school relationship. Develops and promotes good relations among the school community: parents staff administration and other community members.

• When determined necessary work with the IEP Team to assist with the development of behavior support plans health plans safety plans and/or crisis plans.

• Be familiar with and abide by all applicable Federal and Colorado laws and regulations; Board of Education policies and District Regulations as amended from time to time; school procedures that relate to employment with the District.

• Follow all Rules and Regulations set up by the Colorado Department of Human Services for a large childcare center and Health and Safety Regulations from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Assure the safety and welfare of students including necessary actions to ensure that students are supervised at all times.
• Demonstrate faithfulness and promptness in attendance at work.
• Submit required reports promptly at the times specified.
• Demonstrate care of and protection of School District property
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.
• Use the Districts internet and E-mail system as specified in Policy.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Principal Superintendent or their designees.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Minimum: Bachelors degree of related subject from accredited university.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience is preferred but may not be necessary for hiring.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:

Colorado Teaching License with endorsement in Early Childhood Education. Pass the PLACE or PRAXIS II Test. Meet CDE and ESSA requirements for In-Field Teacher. Meet the state of Colorado requirements for preschool licensing. May be required to complete CPI training depending on assignment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
• Strong decision making analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Ability to develop and implement engaging lessons that facilitate student mastery of the Colorado Academic Standards.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to promote and follow Board and District policies Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
• Ability to communicate interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace follow safety rules practice safe work habits utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Ability to utilize formative and summative assessments to access student learning.
• Ability to implement IEPs 504s and behavior support plans.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Microcomputers and general office equipment.
• Microsoft Office applications.
• Student Information Systems.

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis ofrace color sex religion national origin ancestry creed age marital status sexual orientation genetic informationdisability or need for special education services in admissions access to treatment or employment in educationalprograms or activities which it operates or any other applicable status protected by federal state or local law. Forinformation regarding civil rights or grievance procedures contact Laura Galido Compliance Officer Durango SchoolDistrict 281 Sawyer Drive Durango CO 81303 (970) or the Office forCivil Rights U.S. Department of Education 1244 Spear Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204-3582 .