2026-27 Teacher - Preschool

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Teacher-Preschool

REPORTS TO: School Principal and Executive Director of Exceptional Education Services

JOB GOAL: To implement an effective Preschool Program for Students (ages 3, 4, 5) with disabilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Alabama teacher's certificate with endorsement in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education

• Experience in the development of Preschool Programs for students with disabilities

• Experience in full range of disabilities/severity levels

• Knowledge of Preschool assessment procedures, intervention strategies, and parent education procedures

• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills

• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups

• Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information

• Knowledge of assistive technology devices for students with special needs

• Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457

• Such Alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law and the Board may require

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities

• Cooperates with other professionals (occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech pathologists, psychometrist/preschool service providers, kindergarten teachers, etc.) to coordinate services for students

• Assists with coordination of the District process for the identification and referral of pre-school children with disabilities

• Trains and supervises teacher assistants for preschool students with disabilities

• Assesses student needs and develops an individual education program (IEP) for students with disabilities; monitors and updates IEP plans as needed

• Plans and implements appropriate instruction for each student; integrates individual student goals/objectives into classroom plans

• Employs effective educational instruction and behavior management techniques which foster good self-concept and independence in learning

• Serves as a team member in determining and implementing student accommodations, referral, eligibility, placement, and individual education program/development

• Maintains and monitors records for each student served by the preschool team

• Assesses program needs and makes recommendations for purchases and maintenance

• Evaluates program effectiveness and adjusts process and content for optimum student growth

• Assists individual students with the use of assistive technology/adaptive devices

• Complies with local, state, and federal regulations regarding special education records, reports, and services

• Provides information, consultation, and assistance to pre-school service providers and/or regular classroom teachers

• Maintains frequent and substantive communication with parents

• Uses and maintains confidential information in accordance with state and federal law and local Board policy

• Practices safe, responsible, legal, and ethical use of technology following the Hoover City Schools' Acceptable Use Agreement

• Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner

• Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system

• Cooperates in all teacher regulations and responsibilities in the local school

• Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal and local laws

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In compliance with federal law, our school district administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.