Early Childhood Instructional Support Specialist

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every childin every school and every neighborhoodhas access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready.

The Early Childhood Instructional Support Specialist will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Developing a continuous improvement cycle to ensure classroom staff supports child outcomes.
  
  
• Working to support the implementation of ExceleRate Illinois and follow district initiatives.
  
  
• Ensuring curriculum and assessment supports individualized instruction for children.
  
  
• Offering developmentally appropriate professional development opportunities for classroom staff Provide support to teachers, principals, and network staff on Office of Early Childhood guidance and approaches.
  
  

Directly Responsible to

Early Childhood Manager for Curriculum and Instruction

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Early Childhood Instructional Support Specialist must possess the following qualifications:

Type of Education Required

• Master's Degree in Early Childhood preferred or in an aligned field with a focus on curriculum and instruction
  
  
• Valid Type 04 teaching certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (or out-of-state equivalent) required. Early Childhood certification required.
  
  
• Teaching experience in Head Start, PFA or Kindergarten preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with all stakeholders.
  
  
• Works collaboratively with the school district personnel to develop effective partnerships promoting early learning experiences for students and development of all children.
  
  
• Able to possess a valid driver's license and a car to travel to various locations throughout the district to meet the needs of the individual schools.
  
  
• Ability to use a range of technology and tools, including but not limited to Microsoft and Google.
  
  
• Able to work independently as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a temporary environment.
  
  
• Excellent organization skills and ability to effectively multi task.
  
  
• Project management skills
  
  
• Understand developmentally appropriate early childhood practice in school settings.
  
  
• Able to analyze and use data to monitor, assess, and improve program quality, complete reports, projects, and other tasks in a professional and timely manner.
  
  
• Strong technology skills prefered