COLLETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION – EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
JOB PURPOSE
Under occasional supervision, performs specialized work in instructing and directing the activities of students in assigned class to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. Reports to the assigned school principal.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Meets and instructs assigned classed in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of educational and instructional goals and objectives.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and evaluates their job performance cooperatively with department heads.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requires Bachelor’s degree and valid South Carolina teaching certificate for the appropriate teaching level. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:- Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
- Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
- Speak and hear.
- Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
- Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.
WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS
- Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
- Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- Have regular and punctual attendance.
- Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The Colleton County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
