GSRP Assistant Teacher
Paraprofessional
Countryside Academy
No location specified
Countryside Academy
GSRP Assistants Teacher
Job Description
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TITLE: Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Assistant Teacher
REPORTS TO: Local School District/Community Based Organization
JOB GOAL(S): The primary job goals of the GSRP Lead Teacher will be to fully implement components of the Michigan Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) such that all enrolled children will demonstrate positive growth and development gains through the course of the school year as determined by approved child assessment measures. Children will be determined to be kindergarten ready by year end.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- An associate’s degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent; or
- A valid classroom CDA credential
Work Experience:
Previous experience teaching in early childhood education is preferred.
Skills:
- Supervisory skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and program
- Experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social,
and emotional development of students.
- Provide for the screening and preparation of children to fully participate in program services.
- Partner with special education staff for screening and evaluation for identified children. Support and implement strategies for children with special education services.
4. Establish instructional programs based on scientifically based research and approved
curriculum.
5. Demonstrate the ability to support the social and emotional development of children.
6. Provide materials, activities and opportunities that support engagement, curiosity,
exploration and problem-solving appropriate to the developmental level of the
children.
7. Include materials and experiences in the classroom that are culturally appropriate
and represent diversity.
Design, implement, teach, model and support a positive classroom management
process and positive discipline approach that includes children in decision making
and problem solving for solutions, as developmentally appropriate.
9. Record, maintain, and submit per schedule all required records for local education agency, Berrien RESA, state licensing, and GSRP grant.
10. Conduct and manage technology based child assessment systems, using data
outcomes for classroom and individual child decision making.
11. Participate in team planning sessions with all project staff to ensure well-coordinated and effective delivery of project services to meet program objectives.
12. Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and
contributing information on a continuous basis.
13. Partner in a professional manner with GSRP lead teachers to provide optimal services
for children. May require modeling, problem solving, open communication style, and
notification to supervisor for concerns.
14. Develop and implement a comprehensive family engagement plan to share
knowledge; partner for children’s learning; problem solving for child level and
program level concerns; provide opportunities for parent leadership; and build a
strong school to home/home to school connection.
15. Participate in required GSRP county-wide staff training and meetings.
16. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current best practices in early childhood through
professional development venues.
17. Secure and document professional development as required by the GSRP grant, child
care licensing, Great Start to Quality system, administration and professional
certification required by your position.
18. Work with a supervisor to maintain a Star rating in Michigan’s Great Start to Quality
system.
19. Advocate and promote programs by keeping informed of and participating in local,
state and national organizations/agencies.
20. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
21. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
22. Carry out the policies adopted by the Academy Board as interpreted by the
Administrator (examples of Board policies include: dress code policy and code of
conduct policy)
23. Monitor the appropriateness of computer use in accordance with an acceptable use
policy.
BENEFITS:
- Health Insurance or Stipend in lieu of Insurance
- MI Teacher Retirement Benefits (via ORS)
- Yearly Tentative Staff Bonus
- Longevity Pay (Beginning of the 5th year)
- Pay (Hourly) Based on Experience/Education Level
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