• Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Keeps current with advances in technology and workplace innovations that enhance productivity.
• Training and/or experience in behavioral management techniques.

Essential Functions:

The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Provides information to families about the preschool program. Assists with registration, orientation, and follow-up activities.
• Promotes an atmosphere of hospitality and acceptance. Schedules home visits when necessary to improve communications, resolve problems, and/or facilitate transition activities.
• Prepares the classroom or designated area for instruction. Teaches assigned classes.
• Advances the district’s professional image. Promotes effective communications and assistance. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Refers questions about district policies to administrators/supervisors.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter. Organizes appropriate subject content and learning goals. Develops lesson plans that align with state standards, the district’s adopted courses of study/curriculum goals, and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives.
• Identifies problems that may impede learning and/or the social integration of preschool students.
• Provides individual assistance to address the personal needs of pupils including specialized nonmedical techniques when required.
• Evaluates the academic needs of students. Develops effective student educational experiences that engage and stimulate student learning. Varies instructional techniques to address diverse student learning styles.
• Helps students develop language, social, adaptive, cognitive, and motor skills. Teaches students how to plan ahead, care about people’s feelings, and make acceptable decisions.
• Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress. Helps parents/students understand program objectives and behavioral/performance standards.
• Coordinates and conducts an education/training program to help parents understand, cope with, and assist their child and his/her special needs.
• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor progress.
• Instructs parents in the use of educational materials/supplies to provide meaningful instruction between teacher home visits.
• Helps students identify and make use of supplemental instructional/media resources.
• Encourages self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills.
• Facilitates community partnerships and school-sponsored activities that enhance student learning.
• Maintains a positive learning environment. Plans student learning activities that encourage collaboration and positive peer relationships.
• Collaborates with other staff. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports.
• Facilitates parental involvement. Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, notes, meetings, etc.).
• Upholds the student conduct code. Implements effective pupil management procedures.
• Consults with support personnel and families to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
• Follows federal and state procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability. Prepares and implements Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Works with staff to help ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Facilitates opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in an inclusive educational environment. Implements behavior management and/or prescribed medical plans when required.
• Monitors student and sanitizes equipment as needed to maintain a healthy program environment.
• Promotes the proper care and use of school property. Ensures that supplies and equipment are stored appropriately. Works with staff/students to address equipment safety and security issues.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports and required paperwork on time.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety. Monitors situations that may indicate a problem. Provides appropriate student supervision. Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Supervises non-classroom activities when assigned.
• Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.
• Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
• Attends special school building, special education, and pupil personnel staff meetings as directed.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Helps students understand and embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.
• Provides prompt notification of delays or absences. Ensures that student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities Required:

The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance

of assigned duties.