EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (2 Positions)

SCHOOL DISTRICT 170

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS

TITLE: Early Childhood/At-Risk Preschool Teacher QUALIFICATIONS: Current PEL (Public Educator License) with a SCG3 (Early Childhood - Self-Contained General Education), ECT (Early Childhood Special Ed) Approval, and ESL endorsement. Experience in Early Childhood/Pre-K setting desired. JOB SUMMARY: The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with educational team members and parents regarding preschool readiness skill development to be reinforced in the classroom and home environment. REPORTS TO: Building Principal and other Administrative personnel. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary, benefits, and work year as established in the Teachers' Contract. SALARY RANGE: $49,144 - $60,348. Salary commensurate with experience.

PENSION SYSTEM: TRS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Service: Establish rapport with and develop individual techniques to motivate and manage each student. Provide a structured program of academic and activities with sufficient flexibility to hold interest and meet needs, as outlined by the Preschool For All Grant and Preschool Curriculum. Allow learning centers to be student driven while supporting and encouraging involvement in all developmental areas. Administration: Plan, implement and evaluate the individual educational plan for each child. Prepare all reports required by administration. Prepare detailed lesson plans for daily schedule. Participate in regularly scheduled preschool screenings. Communication: Attend MTSS meetings and IEP meetings of students assigned to class. Attend inservice programs and general faculty meetings. Establish and maintain regular communication with parents. Identify needs for and request services of consultants. Give input to development of philosophy, objectives, procedures and evaluations of the program. Other: Maintain a neat, orderly and attractive classroom, in conjunction with the ECERS expectations. Lift and relocate children/equipment as needed. Assist with self help, toileting, and self care skills. Sanitize materials/equipment in accordance with Board policy. Perform all duties assigned by the building principal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chicago Heights School District 170