Department:

Student Support Services

Job Title

Preschool Teacher 

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Exempt - Unit A

Reports to:

Principal, Assistant Principal or Student Support Services Administration

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

The integrated Preschool Teacher provides a developmentally appropriate educational program for students in the preschool.  The teacher is responsible for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to improve instruction; and engaging parents/guardians in conversations with regard to instructional programs and student progress. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Appropriate DESE Licensure is required
• Experience implementing all parts of the IEP process   
• Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
• Ability to use technology effectively

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Special Education
• Experience teaching at the preschool level with students with special needs 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

• Creates and maintains an effective and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children 
• Instructs students in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and an anti-bullying curriculum

• Prepares daily lessons and activities 
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal classroom climate
• Differentiates instruction for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual need
• Provides targeted intervention to close student learning gaps
• Collects data to document student progress and aid in planning
• Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, and expectations 
• Provides feedback on progress to students, parents, and administration 
• Holds parent conferences throughout the year to formulate student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), review/amend IEPs and discuss individual student progress. 
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional and learning problems
• Collaborates with instructional staff and colleagues to improve student outcomes 
• Follows specific standards, policies, and procedures of the building and the district
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional development activities
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
• Other duties as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment:  

Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment.  The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear.  The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel.  The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.  

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