Teacher - Early Childhood Pre-k (Sy 24-25) - Providence, United States - Providence Schools

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JOB DESCRIPTION:


PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS JOB POSTING IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR INTERNALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES OF PROVIDENCE SCHOOLS. EXTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME.


Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional
EARLY CHILDHOOD PRE-K TEACHER who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience. We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin.


In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools.

PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.





REPORTS TO:
Principal


Under the direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor/ Administrator and consistent with the Providence Public Schools' vision and mission, the Pre-K Education teacher is to work in partnership with parents, students, and the general education teachers to promote student achievement.


Additionally, the Pre-K Elementary Educator will:

Provide daily instruction based on the Rl Early Learning and Development Standards, the Providence School Department's District Curriculum, and/or student's Individualized Education Program (IEP's).

Implement, develop and case manage their students' services and IEPs in accordance with State and Federal Regulations.


EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

BA in applicable field from accredited college or university


RIDE Requirements:

ECH PK-2 and ECH Sp. Ed. PK-2

ESL Preferred


DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES:

  • Administer appropriate district curriculum which is aligned with the Rhode Island State Standard.
  • Plan daily developmentally appropriate activities, based on the RIELDS.
  • Submit plans on a bi monthly basis.
  • Work collaboratively with an Early Childhood Itinerant Special Education Teacher in order to provide appropriate learning opportunities for the children with IEPs.
  • Work and teach collaboratively with the special education teachers and paraprofessionals utilizing the itinerant Special Education/Coaching Model
  • Sharing planning and instructional responsibility for all students.
  • Complete biannually narrative progress reports for prekindergarten children in the class utilizing authentic assessment data.
  • Ensure the opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive environment;
  • Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and purposefully planned, playbased learning environment.
  • Provide a classroom management/discipline plan ensuring safety at all times;
  • Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans as identified by student need;
  • Integrate technology into the instructional program when appropriate not to exceed half hour daily.
  • Implement researchbased developmentally appropriate instruction to support the unique academic, social, and behavioral needs of students taking into account strengths, needs, areas of interest and family culture.
  • Collect, administer and report progress monitoring data for all student goals;
  • Adhere to federal, state, and local mandates.
  • Ensure that students with disabilities receive a free appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.
  • Conducts, implements authentic assessment techniques and utilizes the Assessment tool as outlined by the District to plan intentional learning opportunities for the children in the class.
  • Proficient in the language of instruction (including reading, writing, and speaking).
  • Participates in 20 hours of summer professional development.
  • Maintain a web based portfolio and outcomes data on all of the children assigned to the prek class.
  • Maintain a professional portfolio on the Exceed Website Develop and provide daily, authentic prekindergarten learning experiences aligned with the RI Early Learning and Development Standards for all students.
  • Utilize positive behavioral supports as appropriate Work professionally with administrators, staff, parents, and community; Develop a classroom climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
  • Ensures that the appropriate accommodations and modifications are being implemented to meet the special needs of their students.
  • Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Provides and implements appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments.
  • Participate in other jobrelated duties and

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