Pasco County Schools

Job Title: Teacher, Prekindergarten ESE

Reports to:	School Administrator
Job Group:	Instructional

FLSA:	Exempt
Job Code:	3915
Salary Schedule:	INST

JOB GOAL

Responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and implementing an instructional program for Pre-Kindergarten Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students through curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs, while ensuring that all procedures are followed to maintain safety and security and to meet federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of those in this position.

Monitor, assist, supervise, and support students in the classroom and on campus throughout the school day, before school, and after school as directed.
Maintain a student-centered learning environment that is safe, organized, equitable, flexible, inclusive, and collaborative and accommodates the differing needs and development of preschool students.
Foster a culture of high expectations for all students by promoting the importance of education and each student’s capacity for academic achievement.
Collaborate with school and District staff to design, prepare, and implement varied educational materials, lesson plans, media, and technology that meet the developmental needs of students with disabilities, in alignment with state-adopted standards that take into consideration varying aspects of rigor and complexity.
Utilize a comprehensive knowledge of the subject taught to deliver engaging and challenging lessons and to enrich students’ understanding through content area literacy strategies, verbalization of thought, and application of the subject matter.
Differentiate instruction based on an assessment of student learning needs and recognition of individual differences in students by identifying gaps in students’ subject matter knowledge and applying varied instructional strategies and resources to provide comprehensible instruction and teach for student understanding.
Implement student 504s and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) as necessary under the guidance of the applicable school and District staff; ensure all students’ needs are being met appropriately and monitor student progress toward the achievement of IEP goals and developmentally appropriate skills.
Design, prepare and implement curriculum for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in collaboration with District staff.
Demonstrate a breadth of subject matter knowledge using the current references, materials, and technologies of the subject field, and provide instruction, follow-up, and review of material in a comprehensible manner that enables students to approach and interrelate topics from a variety of perspectives, interests, and points of view.
Monitor student behavior using positive behavior supports, maintain discipline in accordance with required disciplinary policies and procedures, and enforce rules, regulations, the student code of conduct, and District policies to foster safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and other members of the school community.
Assign, grade, and evaluate student work, administer appropriate assessments, evaluate student comprehension and progress on a regular basis, and provide appropriate feedback to students, staff, and parents/guardians as an ongoing evaluation process.
Design and utilize a variety of formative and summative assessments that match learning objectives and lead to mastery while ensuring that all assessments align with established standards and requirements.
Record, prepare, and maintain progress reports, report cards, IEPs, data regarding behavior and health status, and other required reports; ensure confidentiality is maintained, as required by federal, state, and District policies.
Maintain open lines of communication with students and parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding student progress and ESE services and attend parent/guardian and teacher conferences as required to support student learning and continuous improvement.
Refer students to the appropriate personnel when evaluation or follow-up services as required; provide information to students and parents/guardians as requested.
Administer District, local, state, and federal testing for students and ensure all rules and regulations are upheld and that testing conditions are modified as appropriate to accommodate learning needs; notify appropriate personnel when this does not occur.
Participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) and utilize a variety of data to evaluate learning outcomes, adjust planning, and continuously improve the effectiveness of lessons and the academic program based on students’ needs.
Follow District policies and procedures concerning education, health, safety, equipment, personal information, and the wellbeing of students.
Maintain compliance with School Board policy at all times.
Maintain required certifications, participate in professional development workshops and in-service training sessions as required, attend required meetings, and keep abreast of current educational trends, laws, regulations, and statutes.
Maintain the requirements of professional responsibility and ethical conduct by fulfilling expected obligations to students, the public, and the education profession while adhering to all rules and requirements.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment, and facilities.
Provide support in developing/maintaining preschool students’ daily living needs and medical needs.
Plan and assist with timely transition of students from Part C to Part B of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to natural environments when appropriate, and to appropriate placements in kindergarten.
Collaborate with school personnel, agencies, and families in coordinating individualized ESE services for students.
Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of principles of child development and care for preschool-aged children
Knowledge and understanding of federal guidelines, state guidelines, community agencies, and resources related to Pre-Kindergarten and ESE services
Ability to use evidence-based classroom management and individual behavior management strategies and techniques
Ability to perform physical duties relating to daily activities and/or curriculum (e.g., lifting, toileting, positioning, modeling gross motor movements)
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media
Excellent time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner and within established timeframes
Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and web-based technologies and platforms
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Prekindergarten/Early Education, or related field
OR
Approval by or participation in a state-approved certification pathway program

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in Pre-Kindergarten/Primary PK-3 or District-issued adjunct certification
OR
Valid statement of eligibility

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
Two years’ experience teaching in Exceptional Student Education or Early Childhood

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

Noise: The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

Adaptive equipment and devices as necessary.
Classroom equipment, including content-specific specialized equipment.
General office equipment, including electronic devices, copiers, telephones, etc.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.

Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.

Teacher, Prekindergarten ESE; EST: July 2, 2013; REV: March 5, 2024; Board Approved: March 5, 2024