Health and Child Development Specialist
- Employer
- East St Louis School District 189
- Location
- East St Louis, IL, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Administrator, Specialist / Coordinator
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District and School Support - Certified
1/29/2019
Vivian D. Adams Early Childhood Center
(High-Needs School)
ASAP
Until Filled
TITLE:
Health and Child Development Specialist
CLASSIFICATION:
Certified
FLSA
Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Vivian Adams
SALARY:
Local 1220 Salary Schedule
WORK YEAR:
180 Days
REPORTS TO:
Principal or Designee
DESCRIPTION:
Under the general direction of the school principal, the Health and Child Development Specialist develops and manages health education programs for children and families. Evaluates and monitors children to determine physical and mental development, including social, motor development, self-help, cognitive, and language skills. (PFA Expansion Grant)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree in Child Development Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
- Experience working with high poverty students and families
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- Typical and atypical child development from birth through adolescence
- Academic Interventions
- Family support strategies
Ability to:
- Work cooperatively and effectively with both professional and non-professional groups
- Encourage participation in child development and early intervention programs
- Teach health and child development to students and parents
- Collect and manage data related to student progress
- Speak and write effectively
- Coordinate people and resources to improve outcomes
Skills to:
- Successfully relate to students and families
- Motivate students
- Work in a team environment with teachers and other stakeholders
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Essential Job Functions)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Inside/outside standard office and school building environment
- Some travel within the district and professional meetings as required
HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS:
- Frequent standing, sitting, walking, and lifting up to approximately 24 pounds. Possible contact with dissatisfied or angry individuals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB FUNCTIONS:
Standing 0-4 hours per day 1-7 hours per day
Walking 0-2 hours at a time 1-2 hours per day
Sitting 0-2 hours at a time 0-5 hours per day
Driving Occasionally Occasionally
Essential Functions Measured in Terms of Frequency
Please note: The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.
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