TITLE:                                              EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (PK/K)           FLSA: EXEMPT

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree


• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate or


• Any additional certifications/qualifications specified by the
  Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel Bulletin 746

 

REPORTS TO:  Principal/Assistant Principal/Other Assigned Evaluator

SUPERVISES: Students and/or Teacher Aide

JOB GOAL: To plan, direct and evaluate the learning experiences of each pupil through appropriate instruction

TERM: Nine Months

SALARY: Nine Month Teacher Salary Schedule

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

I. Instructional Responsibilities 

 

A. To establish learning objectives, immediate and long range with written minimum, daily, weekly or unit lesson plan which shall be available in the classroom. Planning shall provide for systematic growth in fundamental knowledge, skills, appreciation and attitudes

 

B. To teach effectively

1. Creating a room environment with centers which will stimulate student intellectual, academic, social and psychomotor development


2. Providing opportunities for the children to engage in large motor activities outside


3. Providing both large and small group activities


4. Using a variety of developmentally appropriate techniques and materials to stimulate learning


5. Differentiating activities to meet individual needs and stages of development


6. Explaining activities, modeling appropriate behavior


7. Limiting homework, making it meaningful to the child


8. Recording frequent anecdotal observations and collecting work samples to include in the child’s portfolio


9. Using the information in the child’s portfolio to document growth or identify problems


10. Conducting parent conferences as needed during the year


11. Completing formal assessment on each child two times annually.

C. To make provision for individual differences by using effective grouping, procedures or individualizing instruction, utilizing a variety of materials to the pupils’ level 

 

D. To maintain an atmosphere in the class conducive to learning

 

E. To demonstrate an understanding of child growth and development, showing respect for the individuality of every child

 

F. To exhibit substantial knowledge of subject matter and the curriculum objective

 

G. To maintain control, promote self-discipline, character and respect for others through use of positive control techniques in keeping with state law, board policy and school rules and regulations

 

H. To use orderly procedures for normal classroom control in learning activities, with simple and consistent routines for roll check, collections (money, papers, etc.) handling materials, sharpening pencils, etc. Learning activities shall be provided during these routines which will assure effective use of time

 

II. Administrative Responsibilities

 

A. To follow the rules and regulations of assigned school and the Rapides Parish School Board

 

B. To follow a time and/or duty schedule authorized by the school principal for the school day and extra-curricular activities

 

C. That non-duty personnel report to school ten minutes before school begins and remain ten minutes after school closes

 

D. To sign in and out of school on appropriate forms

 

E. To be in the assigned classroom or other area of responsibility when the class period begins. A class shall not be left unsupervised

 

F. To remain at school during the school day unless permission is obtained from the Principal

 

G. To be responsible for attending any administrative and/or professional meetings called by the Principal

 

H. To notify the Principal in case of absence in sufficient time to secure a substitute; to notify the Principal of advance plans to return to school

 

I. To follow guidelines as set forth by the Rapides Parish School Board staff

 

J. To maintain an attractive and clean classroo

 

K. To account for and be responsible for the care of all textbooks, pupil desks, other furniture, equipment and instructional materials which are in or are assigned to the teachers classroom, laboratory or other areas of responsibility

 

L. To be neat and accurate in completing required records and reports, turning these in promptly and on tim

 

M. To be responsible for field trips to:

1. Obtain permission of the Principal


2. Get parents written consent


3. Make certain the trip has educational value related to current classroom instruction


4. Properly prepare pupils for the field trip experiences and to follow-up on return


5. Be sure that all vehicles have public liability insurance and that all drivers are properly licensed


6. Assure that trips are adequately chaperoned and that pupils are properly supervised by teacher and chaperons


7. Assure that all children are picked up, upon return, by parents, guardian or authorized person, before the teacher leaves. No child shall be left unattended

III. Professional Responsibilities

1. To exhibit enthusiasm and self-confidence, assuming a positive attitude about the possibility for growth and development of all pupils


2. To maintain good public relations, making positive contributions to parents’ understanding of pupils’ progress


3. To be ethical in contacts with parents and other laymen, fellow professionals and pupils


4. To participate in faculty and system-wide in-service programs, keeping current by taking credit or non-credit college courses applicable to the area of responsibility for teaching, taking part in appropriate workshops and conferences and reading current professional literature


5. To be loyal to the administration of the school system and the school


6. To establish and execute a professional growth and self-evaluation plan in accordance with the Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Evaluation Plan


7. To teach in accordance with the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching as outlined in Bulletin 140, Chapter 5 Early Childhood Care and Education Accountability System-CLASS
   

IV. Personal Responsibilities

1. To observe standards of conduct inside and outside of school, demonstrating integrity and dependability, setting a desirable example for pupils


2. To set a good example for pupils by dressing appropriately and being well groomed within the provisions of the dress code adopted by the Board


3. To use language which is void of vulgarity, lewdness, coarseness, or profanity


4. To maintain self control and poise


5. To maintain good general health with the physical vitality to perform the duties of an effective teacher


6. To enunciate clearly in a pleasant, controlled voice, expressing ideas clearly, employing good English usage


7. To demonstrate ability to adjust to new situations, showing control and effectiveness under pressures, demonstrating a mature understanding of problems


8. To accept responsibility commensurate with assigned tasks, meeting obligations to pupils and staff on time


9. To be in attendance at work except for personal illness or emergency as defined by the policies of the Rapides Parish School Board


10. To perform any other duties assigned by the superintendent and/or evaluator within the scope of teaching and learning during contracted hours


11. To follow Federal, State, School Board and school policies

Teachers shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of

corresponding documents, forms, and reports:

 

1. Instructional Components

 

• Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in teaching profession


• Lesson Plans


• Instruction


• Collaborate with colleagues and departments


• Grade Papers


• Take and record attendance


• Enter/Average Grades


• Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher


• School committees or task forces to contribute to school improvement initiatives


• Educational or coaching best practices and techniques

2. Supervision

• Supervision of Students when students are on or off campus at a school related/sponsored event


• Supervision of Students prior to school and/or drop-off, when assigned


• Supervision of Students in the classroom


• Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies


• Supervision of Students after school and/or pick-up, when assigned

 

3. Non-instructional Components

 

• Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students


• Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings


• Attend training sessions


• Attend IEP meetings


• Attend parent-teacher conferences


• Attend back-to-school and open-house events


• Attend graduation


• Attend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings


• Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request

 

4. Extracurricular Activities

 

• Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor