Job Title: Preschool Resource Teacher-ESE
| Reports to: | Site Administrator |
| Job Group: | Instructional |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Job Code: | 3908 |
| Salary Schedule: | INST |
JOB GOAL
This employee is responsible for implementing the objectives of the Preschool Handicapped Grant which include curriculum implementation, interagency coordination, parent education and other activities related to the education of preschool handicapped children.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Curriculum Implementation:
- Assessing curriculum needs, reviewing existing curriculum and developing curriculum as needed.
- Providing curriculum preservice and inservice to teachers on handicapped preschoolers.
- Conducting on-site visitations to provided feedback in curriculum implementation.
- Suggesting material modifications and equipment adaptations as needed.
- Providing feedback to ESE supervisors regarding the degree of curriculum implementation.
Interagency Coordination:
- Participating on FDLRS Regional Preschool Handicapped Interagency Council.
- Participating on Basic Education's Early Intervention Interagency Council for at-risk preschoolers.
- Coordinating the efforts of both councils designed to identify the needs of handicapped and/or at-risk preschoolers.
Parent Education:
- Identifying support services for parents of handicapped preschoolers.
- Coordinating training in appropriate parenting skills for parents of handicapped preschoolers.
- Identifying activities for parent and child interaction to facilitate the carryover of school activities in the home.
Other:
- Developing a transition procedure for preschool students entering kindergarten.
- Assisting with development of annual preschool grant application.
- Identifying appropriate evaluation instruments for preschool handicapped children.
- Attending regional and state conferences to obtain information relative to preschool education.
- Assisting with the expansion of preschool programs and services within the district.
- Completing required reports and maintaining data.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in any area of Exceptional Student Education or Early Childhood Education.
- Instructional experience with handicapped preschoolers.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
- Certification in any area of Exceptional Student Education or Early Childhood.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in an area of Exceptional Student Education or Early Childhood Education.
- Experience or training in curriculum development.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.WORKING CONDITIONS
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT
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General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, scanners, 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.
