About this role
TITLE
Preschool Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Kentucky Certification
REPORTS TO
Director of Special Education and Supervisor of Instruction
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- 1. Creates a physical, social, and positive environment that meets the individual needs of each child.
- 2. Arranges the physical environment by selecting the number and types of interest/learning centers, and choosing equipment and materials for each area.
- 3. Creates a well balanced daily classroom schedule.
- 4. Creates a safe and healthy environment for staff and young children.
- 5. Demonstrates methods for creating a positive social and emotional climate.
- 6. Posts emergency information, weekly menu, fire and tornado drill records in the classroom.
- 7. Works closely with the instructional aide to plan together effectively.
- 8. Designs and/or selects developmentally appropriate activities related to the curriculum areas of language, mathematics, science, social studies, health, safety, nutrition, art, music, drama, and movement.
- 9. Creates, selects, adapts, and evaluates materials appropriate for young children with varying ages, abilities, and needs.
- 10. Presents developmentally appropriate activities in an integrated format.
- 11. Provides individual and group learning activities through a variety of formats, including play, environment routines, transitions and systematic instructional situations in all areas of development.
- 12. Demonstrates and uses principles of guidance techniques, behavior support and classroom management skills appropriate for young children.
- 13. Plans and implements a parent/family involvement program including at least home visits, classroom participation, and parent/teacher conference.
- 14. Provides a variety of educational activities for parents to enhance their role as the principal influence on the child's education and development.
- 15. Assists Family Service Worker in planning and implementing parent/family activities held after school hours and attends these events (potlucks, picnics, center committee).
- 16. Translates and utilized LAP-D assessment data for child's individual objectives.
- 17. Maintains support and on-going communication with supervisors.
- 18. Designs and evaluates processes and strategies that support transitions between programs and/or settings.
- 19. Identifies strengths, resources, and needs of children and collaborates with or makes referral to other professionals as necessary.
- 20. Supervises and evaluates para-professionals.
- 21. Supervises volunteers.
- 22. Acts as a key member of the admissions and release committee in developing IEPS for the children with handicaps.
- 23. Works in cooperation with the Mental Health Consultant for the purpose of information sharing and problem planning.
- 24. Works cooperatively with Family Service Worker in updating and monitoring social service, parent involvement, and health records.
- 25. Develops a working partnership with FSW where communication is shared concerning health, disability, parent involvement, and social service concerns.
- 26. Keeps a positive attitude toward all aspects of the program and seeks ways to improve areas.
- 27. Adheres to professional ethics and standards.
- 28. Participates in opportunities for professional development, including participation in professional organizations and application of professional literature, attends staff meetings and all local training sessions.
- 29. Establishes and fosters good working relationships within the program.
- 30. Maintains anecdotal records (minimum of one time per month per child).
- 31. Submits neat, accurate, and punctual program records.
- 32. Ensures confidentiality of records and information.
- 33. Lesson plans are complete and up-to-date.
- 34. Participates in self-evaluation activities.
- 35. Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
- 36. Performs related duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Preschool Supervisor, Elementary Instructional Supervisor, or the Superintendent.