• Job Description

  Req#: 5274723

  POSITION: Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Teacher (Special Education Abc)

  POSITION GUIDE: Certified Personnel

  9 Months

  Bargaining Unit Position

  Non – Exempt

  REPORTS TO: Building Principal

  Assistant Principal

  RELATES TO: District Administration

  Program Coordinator

  Student Service Coordinator

  Special Service Coordinator

  Other faculty and staff

  Parents

  PTA and Community Groups

  Salary and Benefits: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of School Inspectors of School District 86, Will County, Illinois, and the Council #86 of the American Federation of Teachers- Local 604 of School District #86 found on the following link: Teachers Contract

  *Maximum 10 years full-time Certified Teaching Experience

  JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the building principal, the pre-kindergarten teacher instructs students in a manner as to inspire, motivate, and stimulate learning with the goal of increasing the child’s chance for a successful school experience.

  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION:

  1. Professional Educator License with Self-Contained Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement or Required Endorsement.
  2. Must Be NCLB Highly Qualified.
  3. Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, public and community relations, and academic competence.
  4. Applicants must possess effective behavior management skills.
  5. Applicants must be able to structure a classroom to maximize student learning.
  6. Applicant must be able to establish effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders.
  7. Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, public and community relations, and academic competence.
  8. Demonstrated knowledge of course outlines, curriculum and text used.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. To implement all district policies as they relate to the classroom.
  2. Guarantee every student shall receive an equal opportunity for an education.
  3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
  4. Uses a variety of instructional strategies to present material to students.
  5. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
  6. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
  7. Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares reports as needed and required.
  8. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
  9. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
  10. Administer testing to ensure proper student placement.
  11. Interview parents at the start of program.
  12. To seek assistance from or through the building principal or other support personnel to improve the instructional program or to solve specific problems.
  13. Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and learning centers.
  14. Maintains professional competence through in-service professional development opportunities.
  15. Requisition of instructional materials and supplies as required.
  16. Attend all meetings as required, such as: faculty, parent-teacher conferences, etc.
  17. Prepare for, conduct, and attend parent-teacher conferences as required.
  18. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
  19. Administered group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing protocols.
  20. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
  21. Maintain commitment to ongoing professional development.

  SUPERVISORY ROLE: Students are assigned to the classroom.

  Paraprofessional (if applicable)

  Student Teacher

  Volunteers

  Hallway, lavatory, playground, bus, etc., as directed

  COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

  1. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
  2. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
  3. Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials.
  4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
  5. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
  6. Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.

  MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

  1. Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of this position.

  REASONING ABILITY:

  1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  2. Ability to identify and define problem(s), collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

  OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  1. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
  2. Promotes a harassment-free environment.
  3. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
  4. Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software, especially as systems are updated.
  5. Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
  6. Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in compliance with all district, Board, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
  7. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  8. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate files and records.
  9. Ability to meet strict deadlines.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

  Employee experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines. The noise level in this environment is quiet to moderate. Duties are performed primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors. In-district and out-of-town travel is required as necessary for training and/or to carry out duties and responsibilities.

  The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individual holding this position may be assigned.

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