Preschool Teacher - Crooksville

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Certification: Valid Teaching license for the State of Ohio in Early Childhood
Education (P-3)
2.Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
3.MA in Preschool Special Education preferred or certification
4.Such alternative to the above qualifications as the OVESC Board find appropriate and acceptable. RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Understand student learning and development and respect the diversity of the students they teach.
a. Display knowledge of how students learn and of the developmental
characteristics of age groups.
b. Understand what students know and are able to do and use this knowledge to meet the needs of all students.
c. Expect that all students will achieve to their full potential.
d. Model respect for students' diverse cultures, language skills and experiences.
e. Recognize characteristics of gifted students, students with disabilities and at-risk students in order to assist in appropriate identification, instruction and
intervention.
2.Know and understand the content area for which they have instructional responsibility.
a. Know the content they teach and use their knowledge of content-specific
concepts, assumptions and skills to plan instruction.
b. Understand and use content-specific instructional strategies to effectively teach the central concepts and skills of the discipline.
c. Understand school and district curriculum priorities and the Ohio academic
content standards.
d. Understand the relationship of knowledge within the discipline to other content areas.
e. Connect content to relevant life experiences and career opportunities.
f. Employ methods and materials that are most appropriate for preparing students for Kindergarten.
g. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Early Learning and
Development Standards.
3.Understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning.
a. Knowledgeable about assessment types, their purposes and the data they
generate.
b. Select, develop and use a variety of diagnostic, formative and summative
assessments.
c. Analyze data to monitor student progress and learning and to plan, differentiate and modify instruction.
d. Collaborate and communicate student progress with students, parents and
colleagues.
e. Involve learners in self-assessment and goal setting to address gaps between performance and potential.
f. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Early Learning Assessment through accurate and timely submission of assessment data.
4.Plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student.
a. Align instructional goals and activities with school and district priorities and
Ohio's academic content standards. (Early Learning Development Standards)
b. Use information about students' learning and performance to plan and deliver instruction that will close the achievement gap.
c. Communicate clear learning goals and explicitly link learning activities to those defined goals.
d. Apply knowledge of how students think and learn to instructional design and
delivery.
e. Differentiate instruction to support the learning needs of all students, including students identified as gifted, students with disabilities and at-risk students.
f. Create and select activities that are designed to help students develop as
independent learners and complex problem-solvers.
g. Use resources effectively, including technology, to enhance student learning.
5.Create learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students.
a. Treat all students fairly and establish an environment that is respectful,
supportive and caring.
b. Create an environment that is physically and emotionally safe.
c. Teachers motivate students to work productively and assume responsibility for their own learning.
d. Create learning situations in which students work independently, collaboratively and/or as a whole class.
e. Maintain an environment that is conducive to learning for all students.
6.Collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, administrators and the community to support student learning.
a. Communicate clearly and effectively.
b. Share responsibility with parents and caregivers to support student learning,
emotional and physical development and mental health.
c. Collaborate effectively with other teachers, administrators and school and district
staff.
d. Collaborate effectively with the local community and community agencies, when and where appropriate, to promote a positive environment for student learning.
e. Follow through on recommendations from the Early Childhood Intervention
Specialist, SLP, OT, and PT as needed to assist with carrying out student IEP
services.
f. Make referral recommendations to the appropriate specialist (i.e. OT, PT, School Nurse, and SLP) as needed.
g. Maintain close communication with the child's parents and Early Childhood
Intervention Specialist when applicable.
h. Make provision for being available to students and parents for conferences
outside the instructional day when requested to do so under reasonable terms.
i. Keep records of child's activities and progress, and meet with parents concerning progress at minimum of 2 times per year.
7.Assume responsibility for professional growth, performance and involvement as an individual and as a member of a learning community.
a. Understand, uphold and follow professional ethics, policies and legal codes of professional conduct.
b. Take responsibility for engaging in continuous, purposeful professional
development.
c. Agent of change seeking opportunities to positively impact teaching quality,
school improvements and student achievement.
d. Complete required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
e. Complete tasks demonstrating compliance with Ohio Department of Education preschool Licensing and Step Up To Quality.
f. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing pre-school enrollment.
g. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by continuing
educational professional development.
h. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.