TEACHER – PRESCHOOL
Logan County School District Position Description
Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to
qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.
The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to
reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
REPORTS TO: Principal or designee
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt APPROVED: Board Order #78, 2-10-15
SUMMARY
Under direction, the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) teacher introduces, implements, and facilitates experiences and instruction that support the development and learning for preschool children including those with disabilities. The preschool teacher assist pupils and parents in making an appropriate transition from the home centered environment to the more structured educational environment. The IECE educator collaborates with families, primary caregivers, colleagues, and other service personnel to design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for preschool children. The teacher will also perform other related functions as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position classification requires child development and subject matter expertise commonly associated with the instruction of three to five year-old students. The
position classification requires instructional decision-making skills necessary for making educational decisions of considerable consequence. These decisions include, but are not limited to decisions that determine how best to provide individualized instruction to children with a wide range of learning needs. The functional role of this position classification requires the application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, and policies. The incumbent meets frequently with families, school administrators, other teachers, therapists, internal staff, and members of the community to communicate information, data, and alternative problem solutions. This position involves sitting part of the time, but also requires walking and standing for extended periods. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with materials and objects, and providing oral information.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
 Provide learning experiences in such areas as language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health education, physical education, and arts and humanities.
 Utilize the series Building A Strong Foundation for School Success: Kentucky’s Early Childhood Standards, Continuous Assessment Guide, and Quality Self Study in the planning and development of the preschool classroom program.
 Utilize a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including subject matter instruction, demonstration, activity participation, and interacting with a variety of educational technology, equipment, materials, and learning aids.
 Prepare, develop, and use a variety of instructional materials appropriate for verbal and visual instruction of pupils with a wide range of intellectual, physical, and emotional aturity.
 Work with parents and other school constituents to review, analyze, and evaluate the history and background of pupils in designing an educational program to meet specific individual needs.
 Provide individual, small group, and whole group instruction designed to enhance the pupils’ mental, social, and emotional growth.
 Establish standards for student behavior utilizing a variety of behavior management strategies and techniques, including behavior modification, reinforcement, and other positive behavior shaping processes.
 Review, analyze, and evaluate the academic and social growth of pupils, and record appropriate analyses and perceptions.
 May prepare, administer, score and record criterion referenced and standardized screenings/tests used to evaluate student level of development and/or progress.
 Counsel, confer, and communicate with parents regarding pupil progress and the interpretation of the educational program.
 Work with school and district personnel in assessing pupil needs, and in the development of alternative solutions to individual educational planning.
 Plan, create, and maintain an effective learning environment through the utilization of functional and aesthetically attractive displays, bulletin boards, and learning centers.
 Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
 Perform non-instructional activities, including curriculum and instruction development, student supervision, and advisory and consultation activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
 Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of early childhood education pupils, including those with special needs;
 Child growth and development principles and theories;
 Educational, curriculum, and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to a preschool education program;
 Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods;
 Conflict resolution procedures;
 Educational materials, supplies, equipment, and learning aids used in an early childhood programs
Ability to:
 Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instructional program for preschool pupils;
 Provide effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and with varying mental, social, and emotional maturity;
 Effectively assess and monitor the educational needs of pupils, and design, develop, and implement individual educational plans;
 Provide a warm, attractive, and inviting learning environment;
 Perform research and development activities pertaining to preschool curriculum, instruction, assessment, instructional modifications, revisions, and pilot projects designed to enhance early childhood education.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Experience:
Successful completion of student in a recognized college or university, or two years of
regular fulltime classroom teaching experience, including one year in a
preschool teaching assignment.
Education:
Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree in early childhood education.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law.