Provides Pre-K students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Works in a team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned. Enables students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description. 

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across teams; and manage resources to effectively support District goals. 
• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.
• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.
• Utilize effective communication and collaboration skills between and among various areas of the organization to maximize service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction. 
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of District’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required; present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Actively engage students in the learning process; plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Monitor and assess academic progress of students through formal and informal assessments; ensure that assessment and feedback are aligned with goals and objectives; provide opportunities for relearning and re-evaluation of material.
• Identify students who are At-Risk and develop appropriate strategies to assist these students.
• Utilize technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Monitor attendance of all students in assigned classes; contact parents, counselors, or other school officials regarding an intervention plan for students with serious attendance problems.
• Collaborate with other faculty and administration to improve State assessment performance of all students on the campus.
• Effectively implement the discipline-management procedures approved by the campus; interact with students in an equitable manner, including the fair application of rules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Develop a collaborative relationship with assigned campuses based on a shared commitment to instructional initiatives.
• Continually learn and build personal and professional capacity.
• Maintain a supportive, positive, courteous, respectful and professional attitude regarding all aspects of the job responsibilities, administration, and District/campus goals.
• Positively represent Keller ISD and the District administration at public venues and/or 
• activities; maintain a professional appearance, manner and work habit.
• Develop and implement systems to enhance the positive work environment as aligned with Core Documents.
• Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
• Pursue professional development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that professional development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of academic subject(s) assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to be patient, flexible, and versatile
• Basic technology competencies
• Ability to exercise good judgment in decision making
• Ability to formulate ideas and communicate effectively
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage available resources

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate in Early Childhood
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate in English as a Second Language (preferred and will be required for contract renewal)

Experience:

• Successful student teaching experience or approved internship

MENTAL/PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing

INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.