State Education Specialist

Job Description

Assists the leader of education services within a program to develop, implement and evaluate the delivery of education services, including curriculum planning and staff training.

1.Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of systems for the delivery of education services including screening, curriculum planning, individualizing and assessment for children and families. Includes center and, where applicable, home base services.

2.Assists in the research, evaluation and preparation of recommendations on curriculum to ensure compliance with Performance Standards and monitor for fidelity in implementation.

3.Collect and use quality data to support the use of effective teaching practices and have a positive impact on school readiness and individual child outcomes. Participate in the development of integrated school readiness plans.

4.Provides training, coaching and technical assistance to staff, parents and volunteers.

5.Monitors classroom practices including room arrangement, lesson plans, daily schedules, routines, and transitions to assure their adherence to program policies.

6.Assists in monitoring that IEP/IFSP goals and other disability service records are complete, current and goals are incorporated into daily educational activities.

7.Make recommendations on the needs and priorities regarding materials and equipment needed in classrooms and playgrounds.

8.Works cooperatively with staff to integrate education services with disability, health, nutrition, parent engagement, and family services.

9.Assists in maintaining records to ensure the Head Start Program is compliance with program regulations, licensing requirements and safety standards.

10.Creates ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities.

11.Assist in the analysis of information and creation of required reports. Composes and proofreads correspondence and reports.

12.Protects the safety of children by ensuring the implementation of active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.

13.May interact with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, child progress, program policies and students' behavioral or learning challenges via home visits and in-center meetings. Participate in case management meetings and solution creation.

14.Assists in the mobilization and documentation of matching/in-kind funds.

15.Participates in staff meetings, committees and training sessions.

16.Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

This position has no direct supervisory duties but is considered a subject matter resource for others. This position may involve quality control and training.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, 1 year of experience working with preschool children required.

Must be able to get certification for CPR and First Aid after hire and recertify as required.

Minimum of three years of early education teaching experience.

Must have own transportation, a valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance.

Must have a willingness to work towards any additional credentials needed to move to the next level in the position, this may include continued education.

Degree in a related field is defined as an associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in a field other than child development or early childhood education that either includes or is supplemented by twelve (12) college credits in child development or early childhood education focusing on children birth to age five. At least 3 of those credits must be in ECE developmental foundations.

Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to obtain CLASS certification.

Microsoft Office products and on-line client management systems

Bilingual ability is preferred.

Additional Information

This job is a mixture of desk work and standing and walking for long periods of time, while visiting Centers.

Driving/sitting for prolong periods of time.

Occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Occasional exposure to blood, other bodily fluids, and dirt.

Sitting, walking, stooping, squatting, lifting (up to 30 lbs), carrying, pushing and climbing.

Keyboarding and data entry, use of telephone.

May conduct home visits to customer residences, exposure to potentially unsafe environments, climb stairs.

Regular attendance for this position is required, as regular attendance ensures we are providing the services we have committed to provide to the children and families we serve.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.