February 28, 2024
East Aurora School District 131 has the following opening(s) for the 2023-2024 school year and will accept applications from candidates who may be interested in the position(s) listed below. Medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance policies are available.
VACANCY NOTICE
POSITION TITLE: Parent Educator – Jumpstart Program (3 Positions)
BUILDING(S): Early Childhood Center
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9-1/3 months. Monday-Friday: 7 hours/day. Per
diem 150 hours (June-August) IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Jumpstart Program Supervisor or Designee EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement START DATE: ASAP
JOB ID: 4291
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience or education in Early Childhood or Child Development.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with a linguistically and culturally diverse community.
• Provide vehicle (valid driver’s license, insurance, etc.).

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Completion of Parents as Teachers (PAT) certification after date of hire.
• Plan, prepare, travel and complete biweekly home visits with families implementing PAT curriculum.
• Support program’s mission statement and promote school readiness.
• Build and maintain rapport with families.
• Complete required health and developmental screenings with children on caseload.
• Identify and refer children for early intervention services.
• Help families to identify literacy and family goals and work towards achieving those goals.
• Provide appropriate child development information to families.
• Demonstrate appropriate play activities for young children and model appropriate adult/child interactions.
• Coordinate and facilitate bimonthly parent/child Interaction groups (on and off site).
• Complete all required curriculum and file documentation.
• Maintain clear, well-organized, and comprehensive written and electronic records.
• Provide parents with community resource information and activities. Refer families when appropriate.
• Recruit new families and promote the program at community events.
• Complete monthly case consultation, reflective supervision, and group reflection requirements as outlined by PAT and ISBE.
• Participate in preschool developmental screenings and meetings/functions.
• Participate in building meetings as requested by supervisor or designee.
• Exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices; follow and implement all district rules, regulations, practices, and policies.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality and personal flexibility in all areas.
• Maintain professional competence by completing the recommended number of hours of professional development through in-service education activities provided by the East Aurora School District, ISBE, Prevention Initiative, Parents as Teachers, and local Early Childhood Collaborations.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be requested by the principal or designee.

Application ProcedureApplications should be completed online at https://www.d131.org. Position(s) will remain open until filled. East Aurora School District 131 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.