Albuquerque Public Schools Hiring for PRE-K RESOURCE TEACHER (SHORT-TERM) Job at Albuquerque, NM Full Time

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Cooperates in the development and implementation of the district program of instruction.
• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and complies with State Department of Education Standards and the APS Board of Education goals and objectives and individual student IEP plans if appropriate.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of early learning goals. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, assignments, units and projects in harmony with early learning goals and communicates the objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behavior with social emotional supports for preschool aged children and IEP plans of each student and to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and assists in its maintenance campus-wide.
• Evaluates the learning progress of students on a regular basis.
• Prescribes effective learning programs and initiates referrals to appropriate personnel when concerns arise.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Administers standardized assessments of Early Childhood Observational Tool (ECOT) in accordance with the district testing program.
• Establishes and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students’ developmental, social and behavioral progress.
• Supports a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Selects and requests appropriate books and instructional materials and maintains required inventory records.
• Provides directions and materials for substitute teachers.
  
• Cooperates with staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, developmental and behavioral skill development.
• Participates in all IEP meetings and ensures the educational goals of the IEP are met in the classroom.

The minimum expectations for this job are as follows:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person, by phone, or virtually.
• Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial procedures, and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and collaborates with others to meet work requirements as assigned.
• Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
• Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
• Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staff.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: The minimum requirements for this job are as follows:

• Must hold one of these licenses:
• New Mexico Early Childhood Teacher License: Birth through Third Grade;
• New Mexico Early Childhood Teacher License: Age Three through Grade Three.
• Five years experience as a teacher in early childhood classrooms or direct service to PreK programs.