Pre-K SPED: Intensive Support & Classroom Leader

Madison; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison is seeking a dedicated teacher to guide students toward achieving their intellectual, physical, and psychological potential. The role requires Indiana teaching certification, strong planning and organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

The ideal candidate will have five years of successful teaching experience and will contribute to curriculum development while maintaining a positive classroom environment and safety standards across the

Qualifications

• Certification as required by the Indiana Department of Education.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Skills in human relations.
• Ability to communicate effectively before groups of students and parents.
• Five years of successful teaching experience.
• Other qualifications as deemed desirable by the School Board.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Planning, Instruction, and Management: Personalizes instructional materials in advance and shows written evidence of preparation.
• Secures and prepares instructional materials in advance and shows written evidence of preparation.
• Plans purposeful assignments for substitute teachers, teacher assistants, and student teachers when applicable.
• Assists in the evaluation, selection, and requisition of books, equipment, audio-visuals, and other supplementary materials.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject matter.
• Diagnoses and develops plans for the learning problems of students appropriate to the level of achievement.
• Refers students to specialists when deficiencies are detected or suspected.
• Implements all curriculum programs in a positive and efficient manner.
• Participates in curriculum development appropriate to the assignment.
• Establishes clear objectives for all learning experiences and communicates these objectives to students.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Makes use of a variety of resources, materials, and methods in an effort to improve the effectiveness of instruction.
• Speaks clearly using fluent and appropriate language in modulated tones.
• Student assessment is done regularly, is aligned with instructional objectives, and is clearly communicated to students, parents, and administrators.
• Exhibits interest in what is being taught and in the needs of the student.
• Effectively communicates with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Promptly and accurately handles routine matters involving reports, records, and amounts of money.
• Takes all necessary precautions to protect and maintain facilities, equipment, and materials.
• Returns materials to their assigned place or designated personnel promptly after use.
• Emphasizes and enforces safety factors within the classroom, building, and throughout school.
• As an extension of classroom management responsibilities, supervises students throughout the school as assigned or as circumstances require.
• Maintains a disciplined atmosphere appropriate to the teaching environment.
• Maintains a practice of good housekeeping for self and students to enhance the learning environment.
• Establishes reasonable classroom rules with consistent enforcement occurring in a positive way.
• Starts class on time, gets students on tasks, and makes maximum use of instructional time.

Job description

Madison is seeking a dedicated teacher to guide students toward achieving their intellectual, physical, and psychological potential. The role requires Indiana teaching certification, strong planning and organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

The ideal candidate will have five years of successful teaching experience and will contribute to curriculum development while maintaining a positive classroom environment and safety standards across the