Classified Preschool Teacher at Old Redmond Schoolhouse

Description:
6.5 hours per day
180 day working calendar
Shift: 8:10 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. Shift subject to change.
Start Date: Feb 3rd, 2025
Location: Old Redmond Schoolhouse (within Redmond Learning Learning)

Hourly Rate: $32.26 (SC11 Salary Schedule) Position is eligible for membership in the Lake Washington Service Employees International Union.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Daily program: work with special education teacher; construct a daily schedule of classroom routines and activities. Prepare and implement lesson plans Interactions with children: interact positively with all children to support their individual learning and meet their emotional needs Interactions with families: communicate regularly and respectfully with families and involve them in the education program Individualizing: make ongoing written observations of individual children. Based on information, develop a learning plan for each child within six weeks of school entry. Provide a curriculum and environment, including a multi-cultural environment, which meet the needs of every child, including those with disabilities developmental screening: after being trained on the administration of a standardized screening tool, conduct a screen, and re-screen then make referrals as necessary Recruit and train volunteers for the classroom Family support: encourage and support families in working toward the goals they have set for themselves Parent involvement: participate in, encourage and support family involvement in all aspects of the program. Attend at least one parent meeting per year Record keeping: maintain complete records on each child, stored in a confidential manner Staff training: attend staff in-service training, applying knowledge gained to ongoing work in the classroom.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Basic reading, writing and math skills, basic knowledge of computers and email, ability to communicate essential oral or written information to parents, students and colleagues in fluent English, ability to work effectively with children, families, community members and staff of diverse backgrounds, ability to relate positively to children and adults, ability to work as a team member, ability to use effective organizational and time management skills, ability to provide training and support to volunteers, and willingness to obtain a First Aid/CPR card.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: An Associate’s degree (AA) or higher OR two years of study equivalent to 72 quarter credits OR an Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment documenting a score of 461 or higher. Official documentation will be required upon hire. Prefer one year of experience plus a CDA Certificate or willingness to obtain an ECE degree.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
External and Internal Applicants: To apply to this posting, all applicants must submit an online application https://www.applitrack.com/lakewashington/onlineapp/default.aspx

FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW

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