Pre-K Teacher OSR (Possible)

Reports To: Principal

Salary: Based on salary schedule for 187 days.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Goal: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible members of society.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.
2. Valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate:

• Human Environmental Science Degree with a concentration in Early Childhood Development or Child Development.
• Early Childhood Education degree (B.S., B.A., or M.A./M.S.) with P-3 teacher certification.
• Special Education degree in Early Childhood with a minimum of 18 credit hours in early childhood/child development coursework, and teacher certification.

1. Must have Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or equivalent of 9 hours of approved coursework in the field of Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Must complete a criminal background check through the Alabama State Department of Education at your own expense.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Determines individual and class needs.
2. Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences.
3. Implements activities using a variety of techniques that utilize instructional time to meet objectives.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
5. Exhibits positive human relations skills.
6. Evaluates the educational program and/or student progress.
7. Communicates with parent/guardians, colleagues, and community groups.
8. Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
9. Maintains and submits records and reports.
10. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
11. Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
12. Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to the j