ABOUT THE DISTRICT

Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 11/18/2019Coord - HIPPY Prog
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 229
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCA - Administrator - 229 days , G02, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $61,511.10 - $73,676.00 Effective as of: 08-16-2019

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY: Responsible for the day to day operations of the HIPPY program as stated in the contact between HIPPY USA and Jefferson County Public Schools. Responsible for the supervision of HIPPY paraprofessional, HIPPY reports, maintaining effective partnerships with local elementary schools and families and working with community organizations to provide a network to support the participating families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Formulate plans and policies for HIPPY to operate within Jeffco and implement HIPPY USA program plan to achieve identified goals and objectives.

Oversee budget and expenditures. Write grant requests for funding. Prepare, maintain, and disseminate reports required by state and district offices. Interpret state and federal policies, and support each of the District's goals for students and families.

Hire, observe, evaluate and supervise staff members working in HIPPY.

Maintain database of HIPPY participant information, achievement results and survey data.

Ensure HIPPY families have equal education opportunities, including timely academic assessment and services for which they are eligible, such as free school lunch, transportation, Special Education, Head Start and Preschool programs, Title I, tutoring, and summer school opportunities.

Collaborate with schools, parents and community to coordinate and offer relevant and effective programming and services that meet the needs of the HIPPY community.

Analyze data, review literature, program results and other relevant information related to educational trends, issues, research to maintain the integrity of the program and ensure quality services for participating adult learners.

Monitor HIPPY program resources; i.e., technology, student and teacher resources, etc.

Collaborate with other departments to develop and disseminate HIPPY information at least three times a year.

Provide professional learning opportunities for staff; i.e., in district, state/national conferences, workshops. Meet with staff on a weekly basis to discuss program goals, training, communication of District and HIPPY USA policies, and role play HIPPY curriculum.

Communicate/collaborate and coordinate with Colorado Department of Education, Colorado Parent and Child Foundation (HIPPY State Office), HIPPY USA (HIPPY National Office), HIPPY funders, other HIPPY programs, and appropriate outside agencies on an ongoing basis.

Maintain a database to track HIPPY enrollment and activities. Complete reports and develop statistics required by funders, HUSA (HIPPY USA, Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters, National Office), and the District on program activities.

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.

EXPERIENCE 3-5 years' experience in an instructional role working with preschool aged to elementary level children and their families. Experience with home visitation programs. This could be in an early childhood education or elementary education context. 2 years' experience in a leadership role.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years experience in Early Childhood Education, elementary education, or other related fields.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS Valid Colorado driver's license. National HIPPY Coordinator PreService training certification required; therefore, must attend next scheduled HIPPY USA Pre-service Training after hire date.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Strong interpersonal communication skills, budgeting, technology, education (early childhood, K-12 adult education. English as a second language, bilingual education and/or working with high risk families), and problem analysis. Knowledge of HIPPY. Expertise in the development and implementation of HIPPY curriculum. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web based reporting. Must acquire PeopleSoft training within 12 months of hire. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with administrators, teachers, parents, and community members. Must have high organizational skills, proven ability to follow through on responsibilities and time lines. Experience in grant writing.

DECISION MAKING Work is assigned by the Coordinator, Family Literacy through written and oral instruction as directly related to contractual agreements from funders and HIPPY USA. This position requires the ability to make decisions regarding information directly related to the HIPPY program and the staff. Work is guided by District policies, Home Visitor manual and funding stipulations. Decision making does not typically involve collaboration with the other individuals/departments. Errors in decision making could result in negativity towards program and the District. Supervisor is only involved in major decision making.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS Position requires daily contact with persons in same work unit/building regarding routine internal matters. Weekly contact with persons in other departments/buildings regarding routine internal matters. Monthly contact with students to maintain relationships, parents to provide a service, general public regarding routine matters and citizen/public organizations to provide a service. Annual contact with vendors/suppliers and applicants regarding routine matters.

SPAN OF CONTROL Directly supervises 12 Paraprofessional employees in the HIPPY program. The coordinator serves as a mentor, provides input to the hiring process, trains, disciplines, terminates employees in program.

EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY Provide direct, on-going support to all HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) Paraprofessionals , including providing support for the mission, goals, targets, and professional growth requirements of all certificated members in regards to HIPPY, AmeriCorps, and other funding agencies. Provide support services for educational technology, educational resources, staff development training, and participating families. Provide direct services for implementation of HIPPY, evaluation of HIPPY Paraprofessionals, and supervision of curriculum delivery and program assessment. The majority of time is spent in direct contact with HIPPY Paraprofessionals and participating families related to issues of student achievement.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK Requires independent judgment; leadership; systemic thinking; conflict reduction and mediation strategies; process design; and creating win-win results. Requires policy interpretation to support the District mission and goals of the Superintendent and the Board of Education, and interpretation of national and state program standards dealing with HIPPY and funder requirements.

The physical demands, work environment characteristics, and mental functions 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 DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch/crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, communicate and use interpersonal skills. The employee is frequently required to synthesize and compile. Occasionally required to coordinate and compute.

SALARY

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BENEFITS

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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, or gender.