Migrant Preschool Teacher - 26-27

POSITION: Early Childhood Migrant Preschool TeacherCATEGORY: Certified/ClassifiedLOCATION: Migrant PreschoolREPORTS TO: Principal and Federal Programs DirectorSUMMARY: To provide students with a daily and ongoing instructional program that will provide for them the best possible academic knowledge and skills. To help students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesPrepare for assigned classesDesign lessons with an appropriate level of instruction, scaffolding, differentiation, and leveled supports needed for each student to succeed, grow, and expand in a logical and sequential mannerEmploy a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the classroom and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involvedMeet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designatedIdentify student needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needsAnalyze and interpret student data to develop and modify instructional activitiesFollow modifications and accommodations as needed; especially with awareness of languageDevise written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts, and use them to evaluate student progress on a regular basisPrepare students academically for all district, state, and federal testingDisplay command of the subject matterBudget class time effectively, provide written lessons, and daily schedulesEncourage students to strive to meet their highest potentialEstablish and communicate classroom rules, and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behaviorEngage children in conversation to encourage language developmentMake provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable termsWork to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned studentsTake all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilitiesAssist, where appropriate, in loading and unloading students from transportation buses or vans Attend and participate in faculty meetings, home visits, parent meetings, and stay in close collaboration with migrant liaison on student(s), families, and overall needsKeep principal, federal program director, and migrant liaison informed of activities or issues that may ariseCooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, curriculum, objectives, and methodsProvide needed and requested information on a timely and effective basisWork cooperatively with regular education teaching staff to coordinate instructional activities and to monitor the progress of each pupil Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and keep record of student’s growthAssist in the transition from preschool to kindergartenInput data in a timely fashionAssist in upholding and enforcing school rulesAssume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publicationsAdhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of EducationSeek assistance should emergencies ariseRepresent the school district in a positive mannerKnow and follow school district policy and chain of commandPerform other duties as assignedSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNone.Qualification RequirementsTo perform 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.Bilingual Is Preferred But Not RequiredEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Current Idaho Teacher Certification with Early Childhood endorsement preferred but not requiredHighly Qualified Teacher per the standard set forth by the Nampa School DistrictBachelor’s degree required and area of major studyTeaching or student teaching at appropriate grade levelSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptableBilingual preferred but not requiredKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong background in teaching methods, developmentally appropriate classroom activities, and effective classroom managementStrong background in behavior management, curriculum, and migrant education programThe ability to work with students with social/emotional needs, language barriers, and mobilityAbility to instruct students one-on-one and small group situationsDemonstrated knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methodsStrong background in curriculum and the Idaho Core StandardsStrong background in the integration of technology with instructionAbility to maintain a positive learning environmentWorks well with students, staff, and the publicExcellent organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAble to work under deadlinesMaintain confidentiality of staff and studentsCommunication SkillsAbility to provide general district information and respond to questions from administrators, managers, employees, customers, and/or the general public in a professional and pleasant manner. Ability to communicate in English and Spanish preferred.Problem Solving SkillsDemonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.Productivity/Efficiency SkillsConsistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary; organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frame.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Other Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing (Microsoft Office), spreadsheets (Excel), database (Access), presentation software.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and meets deadlines with severe time constraints in a fast-paced environment on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit; occasionally walk and stand and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds and push and pull up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision; very good depth perception; and the ability to communicate through speech.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Certified day calendarNampa School District #131 is an equal opportunity employer/educator with an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment, and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. The information contained in this job posting is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.