About this role
Job Goal: To create a developmentally appropriate program based on children’s intellectual, social and physical needs; to develop a positive attitude toward learning and schooling in parents and children. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities. 2. Instruct three and four year old children by providing experiences that meet their needs and stimulates learning in the developmental areas - physical, social, emotional and intellectual as per adopted curriculum. 3. Provide for an environment that is designed to stimulate oral language expression and listening skills development. 4. Ensure that this stimulation of total language development occurs by providing optimum contact time with these additional responsibilities: a. Instructs the physical education and music program. b. Assists in feeding the children breakfast and lunch. c. Rides on the bus to take the students home. d. Changes children’s diapers/clothes as required by student’s need. 5. Develop and maintain a safe classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district. 6. Select and develop lessons and instructional materials that are both age appropriate and individually appropriate; maintains required inventory records. 7. Communicate student progress and interprets the school program to students and parents through individualized education plans, conferences and other means. 8. Demonstrate an awareness of child growth, development and learning principles. 9. Establishes and facilitates the development of self-control in children by using positive techniques and modeling. 10. Develop an imaginative and creative environment for children by providing opportunities which are centered around problem solving, exploration, active learning and learning centers. 11. Develop a partnership with parents through parent education and home visits so that there will be a better understanding of the child’s needs. 12. Maintain professional competence through an ongoing program of inservice and training using Peech Curriculum as a model. 13. Cooperate with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods. 14. Assist in screening students to determine possible Exceptional Student Education eligibility. 15. Assess student’s development by teacher observations of student behavior and levels of play; maintains a checklist of small and gross motor abilities. 16. Attend and participate in faculty meetings. 17. Abide by all policies of the Okaloosa County School Board. 18. Performs other tasks as assigned within the limits of the Master Contract Qualification\Certifications Florida Educator Certification required in one of the following areas: PreSchool Ed PreK Primary Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Holds a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate with appropriate coverage in Exceptional Student Education and has experience in teaching ESE students. This teacher must be able to work 7.50 hours daily, bypassing duty free lunch. Any alternative qualifications as the Board may find appropriate. Contact Amy Bowles Southside School Principal [email protected] 850-689-7211