Early Childhood Specialist (GSRP)

Ensure high-quality preschool Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) compliance across Lenawee County through regular, on-going classroom assessment, support and coaching. In addition, this position works collaboratively with the Early Childhood Contact and other district Early Childhood Specialists to ensure quality, cohesive programming and ongoing learning opportunities for our teaching teams. The Early Childhood Specialist will work to ensure the development and delivery of high-quality pre-kindergarten services and to support and coach classroom staff. The service area will include programs in local school districts and other community-based preschool partners within Lenawee County.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Master’s degree in early childhood education or child development . Comparable or other relevant graduate degrees will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant job experience in early childhood education (working with young children in a group setting, program planning and implementation, program evaluation, staff supervision/development and program management).
• Knowledge of State of Michigan Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.
• Must have or acquire status as a reliable observer in the CLASS and have or obtain formal training in the selected approved curriculum, child assessment and screening tools of the classrooms supported.
• Experience and training in the Creative Curriculum preschool curriculum.
• Knowledge Teaching Strategies Gold child assessment.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching, data integration/analysis, community outreach and philanthropy.
• Leadership ability and cultural sensitivity to develop relationships between diverse populations and multiple agencies across the county.
• Prior experience working in community-based initiatives, as well as knowledge of the local early childhood community preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and REGISTRATIONS

• Possess Valid Michigan Driver License, Employee must provide his or her own transportation for job-related travel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

220 days, Grade F

Grant-funded position.

$64,000 - $83,200 (New Hire Range - Salary based on 260 Work Days)

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The salary range listed above is subject to change based on the Board of Education’s approval, amendment, or adoption of applicable compensation schedules, wage scales, or other compensation-related actions. Nothing in this posting should be construed as a guarantee of a specific salary placement or as limiting the Board’s authority to establish or modify compensation.

The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. For more details including policies and contact information please visit the following: www.lisd.us/eoe

Salary : $64,000 - $83,200