Special Education Preschool Teacher

TITLE: Certified Teacher CLASSIFICATION: Exempt CERTIFIED PLACEMENT SCHEDULE QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate certification and highly qualified requirements. Preschool Requirements: Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis-screening test recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment. A Food Handler’s Card authorized through the Arizona Department of Health prior to the starting date of employment. REPORTS TO: Person(s) designated by the Board or Superintendent SUPERVISES: Paraprofessionals, volunteers, students and student teachers GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide each child with an environment which will enable him to reach his fullest physical, emotional, educational, psychological, and behavioral potential I. Uses knowledge of Subject Matter • * Demonstrates knowledge in subject area • Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development to include scope and sequence II. Displays Interpersonal Skills • * Communicates effectively with students • Demonstrates and promotes mutual respect • Promotes positive self-concepts in learners • Maintains a positive and stimulating learning environment • Communicates enthusiasm for learning • Uses correct written and oral expression III. Plans for Instruction • * Submits weekly lesson plans which reflect goals, objectives, and activities • Assesses student’s skills levels to determine the appropriate learning objectives • Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives • Chooses relevant academic activities to ensure appropriate student time on task • Follows the design of the district’s curriculum • Sequences learning activities to achieve specific goals and objectives • Plans instruction at varying and appropriate levels of cognitive thinking • Organizes instructions to meet individual differences and specific needs • Organizes resources such as time, space, materials, and equipment to facilitate the achievement of goals and objectives • Monitors and assesses student’ progress using specific procedures IV. Provides instruction • * Provides instruction at student’s skill level • Teaches to the learning objectives as specified in the lesson plan • Teaches necessary objectives in a logical sequence • Provides instruction at a variety of levels of thinking • Uses strategies to maximize the amount of time students are engaged in relevant tasks • Uses a variety of instructional techniques and methods related to the objectives • Models correct performance for students • Gives clear directions and explanations related to lesson • Monitors student learning throughout the learning process • Obtains responses for each objective to check student mastery before proceeding • Adjusts instruction to meet individual differences and specific needs • Evaluates students according to consistent objective criteria V. Uses Learning Principles in providing instruction • * Communicates to students the purpose and value of learning objectives • Provides sufficient teacher directed and independent practice with monitoring to ensure that students are accurate and successful • Communicates the importance of the learning by holding all students accountable for learning • Provides an appropriate focus for student at the beginning of learning objectives • Summarizes learning using a variety of methods VI. Uses Classroom Management Strategies • * Uses effective classroom management techniques • Communicates expectations for appropriate classroom behavior • Demonstrates ability to work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as determined by instructional objectives • Manages inappropriate classroom behavior by implementing the discipline procedure adopted by the governing board VII. Displays Professionalism • * Acts in a professional manner • Engages in professional development • Seeks and shares professional ideas • Acts in accordance with teacher responsibilities, both legal and professional and uses discretion in the use of professional or confidential information • Identifies exceptional students and refers them to appropriate specialist • Uses effective strategies for parent teacher communication including conferences • Demonstrates willingness to accept additional responsibilities • Supervises and evaluates additional support staff and/or volunteers when applicable • Shows care in personal hygiene and grooming • Attends all meetings as required • Adheres to Board and Administrative policy VIII. Gathers and Records Data • * Maintains appropriate and adequate information • * Federal Law • State Law • o District Policy • o School Procedures Telecommute eligibility established by the Governing Board in accordance to Policies GCC & GDD. Apply tot his job