Substitute Preschool Permit Teacher Pool

BENICIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTPERMIT TEACHERDEFINITIONUnder general supervision to plan and implement learning and enrichment experiences for pre-school and elementary age children; to provide for the physical care and safety of children; to exercise lead supervision over assigned assistants; to maintain official documents and records; and to perform related work as CHARACTERISTICSPositions in this class are assigned to operate pre-school instructional and enrichment programs and/or elementary age before and after school child care programs. Incumbents are responsible to plan and implement programs activities and childcare; to lead assigned assistants; and to maintain routine program OF DUTIESDevelop lesson plans and implement activities that include music art cooking computer skill language arts mathematics fine and gross motor skills science and social studies to promote language emotional social physical and cognitive development; read stories with children and discuss what was read; conduct individual and small group activities that provide learning and enrichment; motivate children to participate in activities and to learn; plan homework sessions for school age students; establish and enforce standards of behavior; and supervise children in the classroom on the playground and on field trips. Plan and schedule field trips. Maintain a safe and orderly environment for children in the classroom on the playground and on field trips; decorate room for themes and seasons; take out set up and put away equipment toys and materials for activities. Prepare and serve snacks and lunches and clean up area; assist small children in the use of bathroom in washing hands in tying shoes in dressing and in caring for their belongings; clean children after toilet accidents; provide clean clothing for children who have soiled clothes; put children down for rests and naps; conduct emergency drills. Administer first aid and medication in accordance with physician and parent instructions and District policy; fill out accident reports and medication log; contact emergency service personnel District nurse and parents as appropriate in cases of emergency and illness; maintain accurate health records for pre-school necessary and mandated records; sign children in as they arrive; sign children out as they leave; record free reduced and full cost lunches; maintain emergency cards for each child; observe children and record observations and anecdotal notes; collect student-produced materials for inclusion in student portfolio; monitor food and supply budgets; Report suspected cases of child abuse in accordance with the Child Abuse Reporting Law and District policy; use office machines and classroom equipment; make copies and cut out conferences with parent; plan and conduct parent meetings; plan and implement fund raising activities with parents and staff; visit homes as assigned. Shop for snacks; place orders for toys craft materials and supplies; prepare work orders for repairs. Sweep and clean up after activities; clean kitchen appliances; clean and organize shelves cupboards and drawers; and make minor repairs to games and toys. Set up and operate audio visual equipment; turn on computers load software format desktop assign access codes to students set-up student folders and check computer and peripheral equipment for proper functioning; format label and make back-up computer disks; attach cables to peripheral equipment and CPU and plug equipment into electrical outlets; print student reports of computer assisted instruction. Select appropriate software for curriculum and integrate computer instruction into the instructional plan. Serve on assigned committees and teams; participate in District mandated training and retraining programs; perform related work as REQUIREDPossession of a valid and appropriate California Drivers of a valid Childrens Center Permit issued by the State of California; or possession of a current and valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with appropriate age level endorsement issued by CDA National Credentialing of valid First Aid and CPR of:Modern methods of instruction developmental needs and behavior appropriate to pre-school and elementary age usage spelling grammar and and writing in English and art music dance crafts math and basic reading principles for pre-school and elementary age of standard office record keeping safety precautions and to:Develop and implement instructional plans that are aligned with curriculum and program standards and are interesting to students in classrooms on the playground and on field well with children and motivate them to learn and participate in and maintain appropriate classroom behavior and deal effectively with student behavioral and remove safety laws rules practices and procedures related to the assigned accurate and guide the work of and carry out oral and written and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of AND EXPERIENCEA typical qualifying entrance background is high school graduation or equivalent (GED) and possession of a current valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with appropriate age level endorsement issued by the CDA National Credentialing Program and at least six months of on-the-job training and/or work experience (a minimum of 50 days in a six month period) in a licensed child care center or comparable program is qualifying (some positions); or possession of a Childrens Center Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Preparation and Licensing is ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENTThe Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment which may be required of positions in this class. Benicia Unified School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Personnel Department for further : (which may be corrected) to read normal print. Hearing: (which may be corrected) to hear speech in a classroom setting; to hear sounds which warn of potential : to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood in a Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn raise and lower Body Mobility: to bend at waist; stoop; twist and turn : to lift push pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 30 pounds on a frequent : to distinguish strong Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work around dirt/dust; work Requirements: read write understand interpret and apply information at a 12th grade proficiency level; math skills at an eighth grade proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; copying and coordinating information and records.