Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten

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Title
Title Code
Teacher-Pre-Kindergarten
C21883
Division/Department
Unit
Grade
Curriculum and Instruction
I
191-Day
Reports To (title only)
Current as of
Principal
1/1/2015


Position Summary

Is this position exempt from overtime pay?

Yes

Provides for instruction of students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques which meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings and activities. Monitors and evaluates student performance. Develops and implements plans to improve student performance. Maintains required records and follows required procedures and practices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

1. Established clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan.

2. Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials.

3. Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.

4. Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results.

5. Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including but not limited to, lectures, group discussion, demonstrations, modeling and multi-media teaching aids to present subject matter to students.

6. Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.

7. Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

8. Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.

9. Counsels' pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise.

10. Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned student; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.

11. May serve on special committees.

12. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities.

13. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, board policy and administrative regulation.

14. Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods.

15. Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections.

16. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers.

17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made on request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

Education

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.

Experience

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research and materials of instruction in field of specialization.

• Understanding of the teaching/learning process. Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.

• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations to include, administrators, colleagues, central office and school board staff, students, parents, and community.

• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

• Ability to demonstrate techniques necessary to instruct students in area of assignment.

• Ability to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as necessary.

• Skill in developing outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.

• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.

• Demonstrated proficiency with business software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, Outlook and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses/Certifications

• Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.

Career Ladder Requirements

• N/A

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, walk and climb stairs which allows for independent mobility throughout the school building/facility to include floor levels, hallways, stairs and playground areas.

• Ability to stoop, bend and move heavy objects.

• Crisis intervention may require participating in physical restraints.

• Ability to observe student behavior, hear students and school public address/alarm systems and smell smoke or dangerous chemicals.

Established: 1/1/2015

Primary Location:
*Elementary/Secondary - Countywide Opportunities As They Occur
Salary Range:
Please refer to the Unit I salary scale online at www.aacps.org
Shift Type:
Varies