Kindergarten Resource Teacher/Preschool Teacher

Duties

Position Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services and the School Principal, this position consists of teaching one half-day (mornings) as an early elementary special education teacher, and one-half day (afternoons) as a preschool teacher (Preschool for All). The job is to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs in academics at preschool and early elementary levels, and to support and/or teach interpersonal skills and/or activities of daily living by documenting teaching and student progress; addressing students' specific needs whether academic, functional or behavioral; and by providing a safe and optimal learning environment for students.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of child development.

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for 3-5 year old students and Kindergarten students.

• Conduct large group, small group and individual learning experiences.

• Differentiate instruction based on student needs and learning goals.

• Prepare and maintain a high quality, safe, linguistically/culturally sensitive and engaging learning environment. Preschool classroom environment will be monitored using ECERS-3.

• Incorporate technology into instructional and assessment practices.

• Utilize formal and informal assessment systems to collect student data, monitor progress and inform instructional decisions.

• Engage in reflective practices to develop plans for student goals and improving classroom practices.

• Participate in development and implementation of IEP goals when necessary.

• Develop partnerships with families through daily communication, conferences and parent-child activities.

• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.

• Participates in IEP meetings and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for students.

• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.

• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.

• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities, school and program meetings and trainings.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Works directly with general education teachers to provide aligned instruction which may include co-teaching

• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

• Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities, school and program meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Professional Educator License (PEL) with Early Childhood Endorsement

• Early Childhood Special Education Approval (Preschool through grade 2)

• English as a Second Language and/or Bilingual Endorsement (or coursework towards ESL endorsement)

How to Apply

Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/komarek94/onlineapp/

Email Address

djanka@komarek94.org

School District

Komarek School

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/komarek94/onlineapp/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/16/2024

Start Date

8/19/2024