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Program Specialist - Preschool

Employer
Jefferson County Public Schools
Location
Golden, Colorado, United States
Salary
Competitive
SUMMARY Responsible for providing essential support and supervision for all Jeffco Early Childhood staff at assigned Preschool sites in all areas of operation: curriculum, assessment, classroom environment, financial components, enrollment etc. Work under the direct supervision of the Early Childhood Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Support on-site Preschool Director with implementation, training and maintenance of district curriculum, assessment and resources.

Support all aspects of program including: curriculum, assessment, enrollment, professional development, staff meetings, parent meetings, financial aspects of program (cash income, discretionary funds, purchase orders, petty cash, expenditure reports, technology, etc.).

Support resolution of personnel and student issues/concerns as they arise, with support from Early Learning Managers.

Partner with preschool directors to determine individual program needs based on evidence or data.

Provide general oversight and support for assigned locations within the district program.

Facilitate training and compliance of all district, Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), and Health Department policies and procedures to ensure staff, student, and classrooms meet all licensing requirements.

Fact-finding, problem solving and resolution of district, CDHS, local Fire Departments, Health Department policy and procedures to ensure overall compliance with all program rules and regulations.

Assist in new program license process, including enrollment, budget development, purchasing, and implementation.

Establish and maintain open, collaborative and supportive relationships with site Preschool Director, preschool staff, children, parents, principal, elementary school staff, preschool Special Education team, and Early Learning Office staff.

Develop, implement and facilitate new director training and provide ongoing support. Participate in ongoing staff development to continually gain knowledge and experience to lead others, transfer of knowledge to programs and maintain continuous personal and professional growth.

Evaluate Preschool Directors and provide regular feedback to promote ongoing performance and growth.

Exhibit and maintain open lines of communication with the Early Learning Office staff and administrators.

Attend director/staff meetings and/or trainings and participate collaboratively in the design and delivery of all trainings for all preschool directors and support staff.

Demonstrate experience with diverse learners and collaborative problem solving with positive results for families, programs and district.

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Serve as site-based interim director and/or assist in maintaining staffing ratios, as necessary, for short and long term assignments.

Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Various education qualifications are acceptable for this position. Must hold a current Large Center Director Qualification Verification Letter from CDHS.

EXPERIENCE Three (3) to five (5) years successful Preschool Director experience in a licensed preschool program required. Experience in staff supervision and evaluation.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Knowledge of CDHS licensing rules and regulations. Demonstrate highly effective leadership skills. Ability to work with large groups. Strong ability to multi-task, be flexible with schedule, and effectively manage own time. Comfortable with traveling to sites in the district on a daily basis.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Current Preschool Director Certification through Colorado Department of Human Services. Complete Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools training when provided through district. Current First Aid/CPR or complete within 60 days of hire.

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Additional Information

Community of Practice is Educator Effectiveness with emphasis on building capacity in others. Experience with leading others through change in an educational setting strongly preferred. Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions:
Job Status Type is Referenced Above in Job Posting:
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.
Job Status: Temporary
A successful external applicant will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco probationary contract will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco non-probationary contract, will forfeit their non-probationary status. Please contact Employment Services for questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, sex, disability.


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http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries/
Benefits:
http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/benefits/


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