Para - CDAT Preschool
- Employer
- Polk County Public Schools
- Location
- Bartow, FL, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, Early Childhood / Daycare Teacher, Support Staff, Paraprofessional
- Grade Level
- Early Childhood
Job Details
Job Description
Position Title: Child Development Associate Teacher (CDAT) - Preschool
Salary Grade, if non-union:
Pay Grade, if union: PA07-8
Our Mission:
The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The
duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the
position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to
changes and business necessity.
Custom Job Purpose:
This position exists to plan, implement, and assess student growth and compliance with federal performance standards, state standards, and developmentally appropriate classroom activities and direct classroom
activities under the supervision of the Resource Teachers. The Child Development Associate Teacher
(CDAT) will implement services to support the preschool child and the family. Complies with state and
federal standards.
Essential Functions of this Job
Plays a lead role in planning, teaching, and organizing classroom activities. Functions as a team when
partnered with another CDAT or certified teacher. Is co-responsible for the total classroom operation. Is co-
responsible for the preparation and implementation of all curriculum activities. Assists in the assessment of children's educational, social, and emotional needs. Takes part in staff development activities. Complies
with program rules including home visits and family contacts. Supports monthly parent involvement
opportunities to encourage nurturing skills and establish rapport between school and family. Serves as a
liaison between school based personnel and Preschool parents during the transition to kindergarten.
Non-Essential Functions of this Job
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of purpose and appropriate practice for quality early childhood programs. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education. Knowledge of appropriate strategies for
observation and assessment of young children. Demonstrate ability to relate well with people of varied
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement: Paraeducator Union
Position Title: Child Development Associate Teacher (CDAT) - Preschool
Local Code: 0008
EEO5: 48
Approval Date: 2008-03-18
socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Excellent communications skills. Well organized. Ability to
model appropriate behaviors within a variety of settings. Able to provide own transportation with
reimbursement according to School Board policies. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.
Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements
The minimum qualification is a combination of education and experience, with a Child Development
Associate (CDA) credential, an AA or AS degree in Early Childhood, or a CDA equivalency (FCCPC) with
a minimum of 18 college credit hours in Early Childhood. Must be Voluntary Prekindergarten credentialed
by Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) certified to instruct. Actual work experience should
be in nursery school teaching, child care, Head Start, or other preschool program, kindergarten, or other
relevant experience, preferably with preschool economically disadvantaged children and their families.
Work Context:
Physical Environment:
Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of
alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones, and computers. Requires
coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face
discussions and contact with students, individuals and/or teams. Requires work with students, internal and
external contacts, and with the public.
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. May require working outdoors as well,
with exposure to outdoor elements including weather changes, foliage, insects, etc. Requires sitting,
standing, walking, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 50
pounds and/or 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects. Requires
travel to schools and worksites within the district.
Date Last Revised: 2013-08-14
The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.
Company
Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) in Polk County, Florida is among the 30 largest school districts in the nation and the 7th largest school district in Florida. PCPS currently serves more than 110,000 students in over 150 schools. PCPS has 20 nationally accredited workforce academies, five Florida Arts Model schools, and a rising number of schools offering Advanced Placement and Cambridge International Programs. In 2018, PCPS garnered national attention for becoming one of the first districts to launch a school safety guardian program. Developed in conjunction with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the guardian program ensures every campus has either an armed school district employee or law enforcement officer on site. As PCPS grows and innovates, it remains true to its mission of delivering a high-quality education to every student … because at PCPS, students always come first.
PCPS is located in the heart of Central Florida. Polk County offers an unparalleled quality of life and is home to LEGOLAND Florida, Bok Tower Gardens, the spring training home of the Detroit Tigers, Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Child of the Sun” collection, numerous golf courses, more than 500 freshwater lakes, a thriving local arts scene, and community theaters. It is also located just an hour from Tampa and Orlando, world-renowned beaches and amusement parks, and two international airports. The area is host to mild winters with plenty of sunshine and the state has no income tax. PCPS offers opportunities for advancing careers, pay raises and increasing earning potential.
- Website
- http://www.polkschoolsfl.com/
- Telephone
- 863-534-0781
- Location
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1915 South Floral Avenue
Bartow
FL
33831
US
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