Temporary Classroom Leader; Pre K

Temporary Classroom Leader (Pre-K)

7.0 hours/day for 191 days $23.75 - $32.83/hour (Depending on Experience)

Location:

River Grove Elementary

The Extended Day Classroom Leader position assists with and provides support for the district's pre-school and pre-kindergarten program. Position supervises students on site and during program activities, and delivers various services including education/instruction and recreational activities.

Essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time.

• Prepare and implement daily lesson plans in math, reading, writing, art, science, and social studies
• Follow the curriculum provided by supervisor
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis
• Prepare and conduct parent conferences twice a year
• Conduct student assessments at least twice a year
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, professional development
• Work with the Educational Service District (ESD) staff for students needing early intervention services
• Follow Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) and behavior plans as needed
• Confers with the supervisor and implements day-to-day routines and programs
• Performs program-related instructional, behavioral and other activities
• Undertakes delegated instructional tasks for individuals and small groups; assists with monitoring student activities in the classroom and other locations
• Performs daily instructional support tasks
• Organizes materials, which include learning games, collects data and monitors students
• Manages personal student information according to federal and state laws and district policies, and maintains strict confidentiality
• Helps maintain orderly, attractive and safe instructional and play areas (i.e., prevents litter, puts up bulletin board displays, cleans chalkboards, stores supplies, sets up study areas, etc.)
• Assists students with physical education and other recreational activities
• Maintains orderly and accurate records, reports, rosters, and attendance records for assigned site
• Files all required reports in a timely manner
• Maintains adequate supply of all program information and forms for parents/guardians
• Provides student safety, self-care, health care, medical protocols, hygiene care, and mobility assistance services which may include lifting, feeding, and toileting/diapering
• Consistent, daily and punctual attendance

Non-essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of these tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time.

• Operates and troubleshoots various office equipment including telephones and photocopy machines
• Performs routine clerical work such as typing, photocopying, filing, record-keeping, and answering telephones

Consistently follows all applicable federal and state laws and all district policies, rules and supervisor directions. Observes ergonomics of sedentary office work including placement of computers and monitors and sitting alignment. Observes proper lifting techniques and other strategies to avoid accidents and personal injury while performing job duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

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, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  Requires high school diploma or GED. Associate Degree or two years of college/university training preferred. Two years of experience working successfully with students individually or in groups in an instructional setting preferred.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others, keeping emotions under control, remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate English fluently both verbally and in writing, including proficiency in spelling and grammar. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors and members of the community. Ability to read and interpret documents including governmental regulations, safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions/ instruction manuals. Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence with high degrees of accuracy and professionalism.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate rates, ratios, percentages, and proportions.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, schedule or diagram form.…