Early Childhood Education Specialist | |||||
Company: Boys Town Location: New Orleans, LA Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 09/10/2024 Expire Date: 11/10/2024 Job Categories: Nonprofit and Volunteer Services |
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Job Description | |||||
Early Childhood Education Specialist Summary: This position works with Boys Town Head Start staff to guide and coordinate educational efforts for children with special educational and disability needs. Responsibilities: ▪️ Coordinate education, child development services, and administrative activities for Head Start programs. ▪️ Develop, monitor, and implement curriculum and procedures for all children. ▪️ Monitor centers for material, curriculum alignment, and support for dual language learners. ▪️ Provide accurate assessment and designation of enrolled children. ▪️ Ensure transitional plans are developed for all students. ▪️ Consult with teachers on remediation of communication disorders. ▪️ Demonstrate concern and respect for individual children, facilitating their academic and social growth. ▪️ Assess and coordinate services for children with disabilities and their families. ▪️ Ensure appropriate referrals for developmental concerns. ▪️ Participate in the administration of the Head Start Education Program. ▪️ Collaborate with the Head Start Director to ensure compliance with regulations and standards. ▪️ Design and manage a system for tracking student enrollment, attendance, and disabilities. ▪️ Regularly monitor and report educational data. ▪️ Conduct program audits for compliance with regulations and funding guidelines. ▪️ Utilize data systems to ensure proper documentation. ▪️ Monitor educational timelines and update data in the database system. ▪️ Oversee teacher certification, staff development activities, and early education processing. ▪️ Ensure records are obtained for educational and professional development trainings. ▪️ Initiate and follow up on contracts with other school districts for services. Qualifications: ▪️ Bachelor's degree in education, related field, or equivalent experience. ▪️ Experience in early childhood education and supervision, including working with children with disabilities. ▪️ Valid driver's license with a good driving record. ▪️ Ability to provide own transportation and meet auto insurance requirements. Preferred Qualifications: ▪️ Master's degree preferred. At Boys Town, we value diversity and inclusion. We believe that our differences make us a stronger team. Contact Information
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