Position: Preschool Special Needs Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Salary Schedule / Grade: Refer to DEA Salary Schedule

F.L.S.A Status: Exempt

Tentative Start Date: 8/1/2024

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Preschool ECIP Teacher will evaluate children’s skills and functional capabilities as well as plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning while modifying lesson plans and teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs. This teacher will also work on social and emotional skills to help children enter an integrated learning environment.

Fully licensed candidates may be eligible for $5,000 bonus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates differentiated lesson plans to meet all educational needs.
• Uses the district curriculum and student data from formative and summative assessments to plan instructional delivery that drives the growth and development of students.
• Plans, writes, and maintains IEPS.
• Completes all paperwork and requirements for state preschool licensing and the state Step Up to Quality rating system
• Facilitates State mandated assessments.
• Must be able to work as part of a teaching team with an educational paraprofessional. 
• Maintains communication with parents/guardians.
• Holds parent orientations, parent-teacher conferences, and child health, development, education, and engagement sessions with parents. 
• Utilize reflective practices to improve instructional approaches and adapt to changes in learning methods.
• Implement the District’s classroom management strategies and program.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with students, parents, and other staff 
• Attend Staff meetings and professional development activities.
• Participate in teacher-based teams to analyze data and adapt instruction to impact student learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Must hold P-3 or P-5 Teaching license as well as Preschool Intervention Specialist license 
• Experience working in urban education
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and intervention strategies
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and or child development principles
• Ability and willingness to utilize technology in the enhancement of student learning

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, stoop, and climb stairs.
• Occasionally lift and/or move lightweight items up to 40 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

• Work is performed in a classroom setting
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Work may be subject to frequent interruptions
• Some assignments are subject to completion within strict timelines
• Periodic travel for meetings, professional development activities, and work assignments

The Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization.