Position Description
Job Title: Preschool Teacher
Reports to: Principal
Supervises: Instructional Assistants if applicable.
Type of Salary: Exempt
Salary Schedule: Teacher Salary Schedule
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plans and implements the instructional program for preschool students following the school and school division policies and procedures and the Virginia Foundation Blocks for Early Learning.
- Employs a variety of teaching methods and instructional materials using developmentally appropriate practices to meet the range of student abilities and needs, including available instructional technology.
- Plans a program the meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
- Teaches student behavior and maintains discipline for a safe learning environment. Models and encourages appropriate behavior standards acceptable in the school community and develops positive behavior interventions for children.
- Maintains student records as required by the school, school division, state of Virginia and federal policies, procedures, regulations and laws related to the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI).
- Participates in ongoing progress monitoring to assist students in the highest levels of achievement. Follows all school, school division rules and regulations and state and federal laws regarding assessment.
- Effectively communicates with families regarding their child's educational progress via periodic written reports and verbal communications including, but not limited to scheduled progress reports, report cards, and parent/teacher conference days as per school and school division policies and procedures.
- Works cooperatively with supervisors and colleagues in order to ensure continuous improvement in providing the highest quality educational program and the safest and most inviting educational environment.
- Participates in professional development opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Attends meetings as required for planning, development and implementation of RCPS initiatives.
- Serves on committees as assigned.
- Plans, attends and/or participates in special events as requested by administrators including, but not limited to field trips, school assemblies, PTSA, etc.
- Maintains a professional image in the school and the community as a representative of the school division.
- Maintains the appropriate license for the assignment in the state of Virginia.
- Follows the regulations and policies of the Radford City Public Schools, the laws of the state of Virginia and federal laws.
- Other duties as assigned by school administrators.
Minimum Training and Experience
Four year degree from an accredited college or university on the state of Virginia approved list. Hold a Virginia license in the appropriate teaching area or eligibility for a Virginia license with application for the Virginia license within 90 days of employment. If acquiring a provisional license, show continuous yearly progress toward achieving a clear Virginia license within the three year period. |