Creswell School District is seeking a current probationary/contract teacher with Creswell or other appropriately licensed candidates for our Kids in Transition to School (KITS) Program at the Creslane Elementary School.

Position open until filled.

The KITS program will run from June 27-August 17 (T, W and Th) with mandatory staff training June 21-23

Rate of pay:

Current Licensed Staff would receive their standard hourly rate.

Classified or external hires will be paid at the Substitute Teaching Rate, currently $25.13 per hour.

Position Description

The Lead Teacher will,

• Lead School Readiness Groups using the Kids in Transition to School (KITS) model and philosophy, including appropriate use of reinforcement and setting of limits;
• Attend weekly clinical meetings; and
• Complete impressions about each child and group as a whole after each session.

Essential job tasks to be performed

• Lead lessons and role plays from a scripted curriculum
• Facilitate transitions
• Monitor flow and timing of activities
• Monitor overall behavior and interactions among the group
• Work with site supervisors to manage support staff
• Ongoing assessment of children's strengths and needs
• Coordinate with program supervisor and team to develop adaptations and support for individual student needs
• Participate in weekly clinical team meeting
• Complete post-group ratings of child behavior
• Other project related tasks as needed

General Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in associated field
• Experience working with and/or educating young children and families
• Understanding of child development and appropriate expectations for 4–6 year olds
• Experience in a leadership position
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Good working knowledge of personal computers: formal training and/or employment experience in this area strongly preferred
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Passage of finger-print based criminal history, verification of employment and education

What is the KITS Program?

The KITS Program is a school readiness intervention developed at the Oregon Social Learning Center (OSLC). The program is designed to provide a boost to children's literacy, self-regulation, and social skills just prior to kindergarten entry via a two-pronged program.

The school readiness groups are structured like a kindergarten class. The school readiness KITS group curriculum focuses on:

• Early literacy skills (e.g., letter names and sounds, concepts about print),
• Self-regulation (e.g., teacher preferred skills such as sitting still and raising hands), and
• Social skills (e.g., cooperation, sharing, recognizing others' emotions)

A 12- session workshop for parents focuses on such topics as:

• Ways to increase early literacy skills at home
• Preparing children for the transition to school by establishing routines
• How to initiate home-school communication and school involvement
• How to encourage children's positive behaviors at home and school

Internal Applicants

Internal applicants shall submit a letter of interest via the TalentED Recruit and Hire portal.
Please contact Amy Aguero or Amy Halley with questions.

Creswell School District is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Creswell School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Breanna Manzone, 541-895-6002, bmanzone@creswell.k12.or.us.

CSD maintains compliance with ORS 333-019-1030 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff.

Updated 4/06/2023