What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator - Education and Coaching position at Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties?
Position Summary:
The Education and Coaching Coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance with Head Start performance standards for establishing and implementing a systematic approach to coaching, staff training and ongoing staff professional development designed to assist staff in acquiring or increasing the knowledge and skills need to provide high-quality, comprehensive services. They are responsible for supervising and mentoring the Instructional Coaches. The Education Coordinator will support effective teaching strategies that lead to positive outcomes for children within the context of a collaborative relationship with the instructional coaches. They will be the lead on the annual self-assessment process, comply with all data, and finalize the Self-Assessment Report. The position reports to the Program Director and operates under general supervision with wide latitude for the use of independent judgment, discretion, and initiative.
Essential Job Duties for all Areas of Specialization:
- Responsible for providing high-quality coaching, guided reflection, training, and technical assistance to Head Start and Early Head Start Instructional Coaches on best practices related to early learning and supporting the social-emotional development of all students in compliance with comprehensive Head Start Performance Standards.
- Implement a research-based, coordinated coaching strategy for Instructional Coaches to provide to education staff
- Assess all education staff to identify strengths, areas of needed support, and which staff would benefit most from intensive coaching;
- Coordinate, participate, and align development with the programs School Readiness Reviews (SRR) and School Readiness Goals and Program performance goals
- Perform management and administrative functions to ensure delivery of program objectives and requirements within the area of specialization.
- Work with community partners and others to develop initiatives that promote positive community relations.
- Attend meetings and provide reports to the Board of Directors, Policy Council, or special committees as requested by the Head Start Director.
- Travel between sites to complete work, attend meetings, and professional development seminars.
- Attends parent meetings and monthly staff meetings as requested by Program Director.
- Serve as OWBC/Head Start representative on committees, boards, community groups, and businesses.
- Adhere to OWBC ethics expectations
- Conducts regular visits of Head Start centers to provide on-site consultation to Center Directors and determine training needs and other initiatives identified within the area of Education.
- Collaborate with Center Director and Instructional Coaches to ensure classroom initiatives and curriculum are being met securing appropriate approvals before delivery.
- Serves as mentor/coach to Center Directors and directly supervises Instructional Coaches.
- Provide Professional Development for all Head Start staff as required.
- Works with all coordinators to provide on-site consultation and determine training needs.
- Plan and facilitate training events in collaboration with Professional Development Coordinator.
- Analyzes teacher assessment data to create a strategic coaching plan.
- Analyzes child outcome data to develop school readiness needs and goals.
- Coordinate and compile the Head Start inventory list (education games, computers, furnishings, toys, etc.)
- Leads annual Self-assessment
- Analyzes and assesses self-assessment data to develop program improvement plan and training and technical assessment.
- Reviews and updates Program Implementation plan.
- Maintains and reviews required documents used by instructional coaches.
- Maintains and revises program inventory.
- Maintains and revises quarterly classroom supply sheet
- Ensures active and ongoing communication between the coach, program director, and any other relevant staff
- Must be able to cooperate and work effectively with others
- Must be diplomatic, honest, and fair
- Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
- Perform other duties as assigned or as they become apparent
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to operate various word-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Ability to assess the health and behaviors of children by sight and sound.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
- Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements and policies.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and utilize effective time management techniques.
- Ability to respect confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Four (4) years of related professional experience in social services or related field
Licenses/Certifications:
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Obtain and keep current adult and pediatric CPR and first aid certifications.
Mental / Physical Tasks (F= Frequent, O=Occasional, R=Rarely):
F Standing- required when making copies, meeting people, moving from work area to work area
F Handling- reports, vehicles, laptop, keys
F Hearing/Talking/Listening-communicate with employees and others, answer the telephone, participate in meetings, give presentations
F Fine Dexterity-operate computer, calculator, to write, mouse, projector tools
F Sitting-performing work at desk, while reading, writing, in meetings, driving, riding in vehicle to sites and meetings
O Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling-plug in equipment, when connecting PC components, plugging in cords, open lower desk drawers
F Walking-from vehicle to site, area to area, to copier
F Bending/Twisting – to reach files, reports, handle paper, reach drawers
F Grasping/Holding-holding binders, phones, tablet, work resources
F Balancing – standing, reaching, driving
F Lifting/Carrying-report binders, paper, laptop, supplies up to 45 lbs.
F Vision-to drive and assist individuals in medical need
F Pushing/Pulling – open/close file/copier drawers, open & close doors, rolltop carriers
F Foot Controls – driving
F Driving –scheduled & unscheduled trips to and from meetings and sites
R Other
F Reaching-to answer phone, reach files, reports, plug in laptop
Working Conditions:
- Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
- Working on weekends, evenings and some holiday may be required.
