Teacher, Resource PreK

Polk County Public Schools • Lakeland, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to deliver appropriate teacher-to-teacher (title not withstanding) professional learning and coaching support; assessments and screening of children and classrooms as mandated in local, state and federal regulations; administer CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) observations and feedback for the purpose of professional development; and liaison to aide in communication from program to all associated entities; resulting in improved effectiveness of classroom instructional practices and enhanced student achievement.

Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferrably in Early Childhood or related field.
• Must be certified in Early Childhood.
• Minimum three (3) years early childhood classroom experience with satisfactory evaluations must be documented.
• Knowledge of child development and/or early childhood programming, data analysis and interpretation skills and exemplary practices in effective teaching, special expertise is needed in the ability to effectively infuse and support other teachers in the use of appropriate teaching techniques and technology.
• Knowledge base in working with adult learners, documented skills in delivering professional development for teachers and experience in providing effective instructional coaching.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Highly organized, a documented ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, parents and students at the school and district level.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the district's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study.
• Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task.
• Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual needs of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
• Provides progress and interim reports as required.
• Prepares substitute folder containing appropriate information as requested by the building principal.
• Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
• Recognizes learning problems and make referrals as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a strong grasp of subject matter.
• Uses effective oral and written expression.
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
• Assists in the on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.
• Develops, in accordance with district and building guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques which are consistently applied.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Share responsibility during the school day for supervision of students in all areas of the school.
• Provides for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.
• Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulation; and is supportive of them to the public.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
• Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with other staff.
• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.
• Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate inservice training programs on a building or district level.
• Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required.
• Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher-made test, sample of students work, mastery skills check lists, criterion-referenced tests and norm-referenced tests.
• Make appropriate adjustments in the instructional program based on assessed results.
• Performs duties necessary to maintain the accountability required for the instructional program and as required by the building principal.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level