Parents As Teachers Educator

The Hallsville District, a four-day calendar school, is accepting applications for a Parents as Teachers Educator. We provide employees with paid health benefits and life insurance options.  

PURPOSE

The Parents as Teachers (PAT) Educator is responsible for providing home-based visits and group activities that promote early childhood development and strengthen families.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide in-home visits to families, working directly with parents or caregivers to support early childhood development (birth to age 5).
• Conduct group connections and parent education sessions to promote positive parenting practices, child development milestones, and early childhood education.
• Develop individualized plans for each family based on the child's developmental needs, family needs, and any specific concerns raised by parents or caregivers.
• Create and provide resources and materials to parents, helping them engage in activities that support learning, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Monitor and assess the child's progress and development, adjusting strategies and activities to meet evolving needs.
• Maintain accurate records of home visits, progress assessments, and family interactions, including attendance and communication logs.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress, concerns, and available community resources.
• Maintain consistent, ongoing communication with building principals and teachers regarding upcoming students.. 
• Provide referrals to community services and agencies as needed, including health care, nutrition, and social services.
• Participate in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education and family support.
• Collaborate with local agencies and other professionals to provide holistic support to families.
• Ensure confidentiality of all client and family information in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, or any signs of discrimination or harassment as mandated by program policy and law.
• Assist in organizing and implementing family engagement events, playgroups, and educational activities.
• Support the implementation of PBIS strategies to promote positive behavior and a safe, respectful learning environment for students.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on policies, regulations, and values, visit http://www.hallsville.org

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:     Building Principal and Assistant Principal

Supervises:     None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:  Bachelor’s degree; Missouri teacher certificate in Music Education

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

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, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance; Read, analyze, and implement curriculum and assessment data to plan instruction; Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents; Present information effectively and respond to questions; Write clear and complete lesson plans.

Computation: Work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and analyze data for instruction; Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students; Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement.

Other Skills and Abilities: Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly; Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Technology: Integrate technology into daily instruction; present information to students using a variety of media; Access and present information from online sources in a manner that enhances instruction; lead and monitor students as they perform online research; Lead students in creating and presenting multimedia projects when such assignments enhance student learning; Use district software for recording grades and finding student information; Readily utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district; Adhere to all District policies and procedures regarding technology use.

Physical Demands: An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around the classroom to interact with and manage students/groups of students; Read handwritten or printed material.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.  Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer