Pre-K Integrated Classroom

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Duties & Responsibilities

(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Provide high quality programming and services in accordance with IEPs, DHS, IQPPS, and Head Start Performance standards.
• Per DHS guidelines this position requires a background check and fingerprinting before start of position and follow up checks per DHS guidelines.
• Must complete Physical every three (3) years.
• Must complete the required DHS training hours each year.
• Must complete Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid within 6 months of hire date and remain current
• Must complete Universal Precaution and Exposure training before start date and remain current.
• Must hold a Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter Certificate prior to start date and remain current.
• Work collaboratively with para-professionals in using developmentally appropriate practices, learning centers, and both individual and small group instruction.
• Identify student needs, write, and maintain individual education plans that meet State and Federal Guidelines.
• Be able to create a schedule to meet the need of all students, including those with IEPs
• Develop and use instructional materials and supplemental materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of students with a wide range of intellectual, physical, and emotional abilities.
• Implement effective individualized behavior management strategies and curriculum accommodations and modifications.
• Work with a team to ensure ongoing assessment of program and individual child progress.
• Work cooperatively as a member of a team in the delivery of comprehensive services to young children and their families
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on students and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Effectively communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with parents, colleagues, supervisors, and students with confidentiality
• Expose children to a language/literacy rich enrichment throughout the day.
• Administer district's early childhood curriculum and follow early learning standards and benchmarks, assessing with Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Ability to deliver instruction outside in various types of warm and cold weather.
• Attend professional in-service activities and teacher training workshops provided by the district as well as self-selected professional growth activities to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Other duties as may be appropriate and assigned by the principal.
• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully
• Must be willing to implement and support Davenport multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for behaviors and academics
• Skilled, understands and utilizes MTSS and PBIS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable
• Endorsement(s) Required: [1001]

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ? Yes ? No)

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

Special Qualification Desired

(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Strong effective communication skills with parents, agencies, and the public at large.
• Experience/understanding and orientation toward collaborative teaching team approach.
• Flexibility in the delivery of programming and service to children and families.
• Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to children and parents' right to privacy.
• Willingness to take part in continuing training and staff development.