Preschool Teacher

Classified Preschool Teacher

SUMMARY The job of the Classified Preschool Teacher is to work alongside the Special Education teacher for the purpose of providing a quality, comprehensive early childhood education experience. They are directly responsible to the district and/or building administrator for the presentation of the daily preschool classroom program.

• Daily Program: work with special education teacher to construct a daily schedule of classroom routines and activities. Prepare and implement lesson plans utilizing district provided curriculum
• Interaction with children:
  Interact positively with all children to support their individual learning and meet their emotional, social and physical needs. Follow universal precautions when caring for student hygiene needs, including assisting with the toileting of children.
• Interactions with families: communicate regularly and respectfully with families and involve them in the education program
• Individualizing:
  Provide an inclusive curriculum and environment which meets the needs of every child including multi-cultural students and those with disabilities
• Data collection and record keeping:
  Collect observational data on students utilizing the WA state developmental objectives. Maintain complete records on each child and use data to support future instructional planning
• Progress Reporting:
  Report student progress on an ongoing basis including completion of progress reports and parent teacher conferences
• Staff training: attend staff in-service training, applying knowledge gained to ongoing work in the classroom.
• Interpersonal skills:
  Work collaboratively and flexibly with other classroom and building staff