FLSA:Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree Required; Master's Degree Preferred; Louisiana certification for PK-3, Nursery School, or Preschool; Five Years Teaching Experience Preferred; current Head Start staff employed by RPSB have 2 years to complete certification
REPORTS TO:Head Start Director
SUPERVISES:Head Start/Early Head Start Teachers and Paraprofessionals
JOB GOAL:Responsible for the coordinating, planning, organizing, and implementation of Head Start education and development services
TERM:Twelve Months
SALARY:Head Start Twelve Month Teacher Salary Schedule
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: I. Instructional Responsibilities
1. Support the daily oversight of all aspects of the Head Start program, supervision of staff, ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, and RPSB policies. 2. Support the development, organization, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of all new and existing Head Start programs and initiatives. 3. Assist in establishing and promoting high standards and expectations for students enrolled in Head Start. 4. Coordinate and assist in Head Start curriculum development and revisions; keep abreast of new developments by serving on state, regional or national committees, membership in professional organizations and attendance at conferences; disseminate information to Head Start teachers and staff. 5. Preview and assist in the evaluation of new instructional materials. help in the selection and purchase of materials suitable for the Head Start program. 6. Work with school administrators and site-based center administrators to ensure implementation of the Head Start program and performance standards. 7. Plan, organize and support meetings with Head Start staff and teachers to disseminate information and program objectives. Supervise all classroom practices (room arrangement, lesson plans, daily schedules, routines, transitions) for adherence to program policies. 8. Coordinate with Head Start child care providers in the community; provide curriculum and support as needed to ensure that students who transition to the district have been exposed to the skills and content needed to be successful in preschool and beyond. 9. Plan, implement, and evaluate professional development opportunities, including curriculum training, social emotional learning, student growth and assessment, and teacher evaluation to expand and improve the skills of the Head Start teaching staff. 10. Assist Head Start teaching staff to meet certification requirements for Rapides Parish Head Start program. 11. Supervise, evaluate, and manage staff efficiently and effectively within Head Start policies and state mandates. 12. Coordinate the transition of children to Kindergarten; assist with the children's transition to their next destination. 13. Work cooperatively with other Head Start coordinators to plan education services integrated with parental involvement, health and nutrition, mental health, and disabilities.
II. Professional Responsibilities A. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Head Start and RPSB policy and mandates. B. Complete and submit required reports in a timely and accurate manner. C. Outreach to members in the community to develop partnerships that will support program development and the delivery of high quality services. D. Be honest, reliable and dependable. E. Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents and children. F. Maintain good public relations, making positive contributions to families and the community. G. Be ethical in contacts with families, staff, colleagues and community. H. Be loyal to the administration of the school system I. Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic; attend staff training and meetings, and board and parent meetings as requested. J. Act conscientiously in performing routine duties. K. Establish and execute a professional growth plan and self-evaluation plan in accordance with the Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Evaluation Plan. L. Perform other duties as required by job or requested by Head Start Director. |