Job Information
Ottumwa Community School District 4 Year Old Preschool Teacher in Ottumwa, Iowa
OTTUMWA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Ottumwa, IowaJOB TITLE: Preschool Teacher, Pickwick
REPORTS TO: Preschool Director and Title I Director
To provide a flexible preschool program emphasizing social skills, child-initiated activities, creative expression, enhancement of self-confidence, development of learning readiness skills and child development.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have an elementary teaching certification with early childhood certification endorsement PK/K.
Reading endorsement preferred.
Such alternatives to the above qualification as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides developmentally appropriate learning experiences in accordance with District established preschool curriculum.
Participates in schedules screening and round-up procedures to identify eligible new students.
Participates in scheduled evaluation activities as established by the Preschool Coordinator. Submits results obtained to the Preschool Coordinator in a timely manner.
Conducts home visits with students and families in accordance with established schedules.
Conducts end-of-year conferences with parents.
Maintains appropriate records and documentation of student progress.
Participates in meetings with the school Preschool Parent Advisory Committee. Provides guidance and direction as needed.
Conducts and participates in monthly family meetings and activities as scheduled with the Preschool Coordinator. These activities may be held after normal working hours.
Provides supervision and guidance to preschool teacher associate in learning activities in classroom and home visits.
Other such duties as may be assigned by the building principal, Title I Director of Preschool Coordinator.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Never
0%
Occasional
1-32%
Frequent
33-66%
Constant
67%
A.
Standing
X
B.
Walking
X
C.
Sitting
X
D.
Bending/Stooping
X
E.
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
X
F.
Climbing/Stairs
X
G.
Driving
X
H.
Lifting (10 lbs.)
X
I.
Carrying (20 feet)
X
J.
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
X
Computer
X
Other
K.
Working Conditions
Inside
X
Outside
X
Extremes of
Temperature/Humidity
X
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year as established by the Board or by the collective bargaining agreement if such exists.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.
DATE:
09/1995; 12/2016; 7/1/2023