Head Start Instructional Coach and Site Support Coordinator 02102

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description

Job Title: Head Start Instructional Coach and Site Support Coordinator

Job Title Code: 02102

Salary Grade: S594 - $38,460 - 59,994

Department: Office of Early Learning

Reports To: Head Start Education Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Prepared: July 2014 Revised: May 2020; October 2021; May 2022

PURPOSE OF JOB: The HS/EHS Instructional Coach and Site Support Coordinator ensures that teachers have the resources and supports they need to deliver high quality early education instruction as required by the Head Start Program Performance Standards. This is accomplished through individual and group coaching, classroom observation, feedback and reflection, and professional learning communities. The Instructional Coach and Site Support Coordinator will also assist with building oversight and support in collaboration with the HS Early Learning Community School Site Supervisor and Head Start Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborates and plans with the HS Education Manager, implementing the defined coaching strategy to ensure fidelity to the approved curriculum and assessment. This includes conducting classroom observations, providing feedback and supporting teacher reflection. Ensures that classroom routines and activities are developmentally appropriate and align with Head Start Program Performance Standards.

Schedules and provides coaching sessions to assigned classrooms, identifying goals and action steps to achieve optimal outcomes for children. Provides small group coaching opportunities through the facilitation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Models high quality delivery of instruction as appropriate.

Assists teachers with the development of effective systems for data collection and data entry as required for the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) ongoing assessment, conducted three times per year. Provides feedback on the quality of the documentation, quantity of the documentation and ways to share the information with families.

Supports teachers with the completion of developmental screenings, interpretation of results, and ways to share the information with families. Assists teachers with referrals for children in need of mental health or disability interventions.

Collaborates with the education team in assessing teacher professional development needs based upon observations, review of outcomes, and teacher input. Supports professional development activities, to include the facilitation of training as appropriate.

Utilizes technology to record data and develop reports, as well as use video to record teaching practices and examples, as applicable.

Collaborates with the HS Education Manager, HS Early Learning Community School Supervisor and Head Start Director by providing descriptive and objective feedback on teacher's classroom instruction to support an accurate evaluative process.

Monitors the use and needs of supplies and resources, to include technology and small equipment. Assists with completing and tracking orders and maintains inventory documents.

Instructional Coach assigned to an early learning community school, collaborates with the HS Early Learning Community School Site Supervisor, developing a plan for building oversight and supports to ensure coverage for the extended day program and the management of staffing patterns each morning. Provides oversight of building operations during the absence of the site supervisor.

Instructional Coach assigned to the Early Head Start program will collaborate with the Head Start Director and Lead Family Advocate to ensure staffing needs are monitored and licensing regulations are followed.

Supports a positive building climate that aligns with the philosophy of Head Start, Trauma Smart and Conscious Discipline. Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with staff, students and families and maintains a visible presence within the building.

Participates in required trainings assigned by Head Start and KCPS Human Resources. A minimum of 15 hours is required annually. Participates in collaborative meetings with MARC and delegates.

Follows district guidelines for reporting incidents of suspected abuse, neglect or contagious disease.

Utilizes relevant district and Head Start software and technology effectively in the performance of duties. Completes paperwork according to assigned timelines and follows code of conduct and confidentiality policies.

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Education or related field

• Three (3) years' experience in early childhood education and/or infant and toddler care
• Successful completion of required background check and submission of an initial physical and TB screening

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of, or experience with, Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Knowledge of CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System), ChildPlus, DESE approved curriculums, and the Project Approach
• Knowledge of child care licensing regulations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects/children of at least forty pounds; use stairs; move quickly from one space to another; spend extended time outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; visual ability requires mono and color vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: 220/days; 8 Hours/day

Benefits: Retirement Programs, Health, Dental and Life Insurance are provided.

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