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Instructional Service Coordinator - Preschool

Employer
Westminster Public Schools
Location
Westminster, CO, US
Salary
Competitive
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Position Type:
ESP - Office/Student Support Staff

Date Posted:
10/31/2024

Location:
EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT GREGORY HILL

Closing Date:
Until filled

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7.5 hours per day, 181 days per year
CLASSIFICATION: INST 03 ($25.05-$29.36 per hour)
Apply online at mywps.org. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

SUMMARY : In collaboration with Licensed Team Leaders, ISC's will develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 2.5 through 5 years of age. Handle various individual needs including special education, general education, CLD, migrant families and low-income families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
*Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field
*ECE 101 and ECE 103 coursework required
*More than two years of experience in working with children ages 12 months through 5 years of age desired
*Oral and written communication skills
*Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
*Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
*Ability to manage multiple priorities
*Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
*Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies and building and department procedures.
*Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
*Basic computer skills (email, web-based assessments, etc.)
*Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
*Experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds desirable

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
*Prepare a culturally responsive standards-based classroom environment with a play-based focus. Observe and interact with students and handle assessments. Follow objectives in lesson plans to meet students' individual and developmental needs. Allow students to explore, build social skills (through the implementation of the Incredible Years curriculum), independence, self-esteem, and problem solving skills. Supervise students to ensure their safety, health and developmental growth. Establish positive relationships with students, including modeling behavior, teaching towards Measurement Topics, teach self-help skills, encourage independence and prepare activities for children. Communicate with staff and administration to collaborate using, purchasing, and sharing of supplies.
*Communicate with parents regarding upcoming events, students' individual needs and goals. Conduct parent/teacher conferences, attend IEP meetings, RTI meetings, home visits, etc.
*Supervise classroom instruction with the help of teacher aides, assistants and substitutes. Provide instruction material; monitor quality, safety and appropriateness of materials and activities
*In collaboration with team leader, collect student assessment data (anecdotal records, student assessments, evidence towards proficiency on measurement topics, etc.) and enter into the appropriate documentation system (Educate/Work Sampling)
*Maintain written lesson plans with measurement topic objectives. Use a formal lesson plan format and give details of activities for day and developmental area that correspond to the preschool curriculum guide
*Plan curriculum based on Westminster Public Schools CBS standards for pre-school as well as Kindergarten readiness skills
*Ensure building safety; set up schedules, weekly meetings, staff development workshops; plan and conduct winter and spring programs, field trips and end of year program
*Maintain documents including individual children information sheets, volunteer forms, medical forms, emergency contact forms, person authorized to pick up child, newsletters, reminder notices, medication documentation, accident reports, attendance, report cards, lesson plans, individual portfolios, field trips, and district forms
*Handle classroom/building maintenance and safety including cleaning and disinfecting room and gym, report unsafe items and areas, monitor playground equipment, clean kitchen, supervise parking lot, observe hallways and bulletin board appearance
*Participate in district staff training and development including attending Early Childhood training and weekly staff meetings
*Perform other duties as assigned

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools 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 or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: CivilPrograms@wps.org. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.

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