Education Coach - Head Start Program

SOUTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

(SEARPDC)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Education Coach

Department: Head Start

FLSA: Salary Exempt Grade: 7HS
Safety Sensitive Job: No
Security Sensitive Job: Yes

Job Description Prepared: September 2023

Note: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.
The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.

Relationships

Reports to: Director – Head Start and Early Head Start

Subordinate Staff: None

Other Internal Contacts: All Departments

External Contacts: General Public; Alabama Department Human Resources;

Alabama Department of Education (ALDOE); United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA); Agency Area County
School Systems; Region IV HS/EHS

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Head Start and Early Head Start Director, The Educational Coach plays a critical role in ensuring student success by providing job-imbedded and ongoing professional development for teachers. The Education Coach will be responsible for assisting classroom staff in meeting the educational services as required by Head Start Performance Standards. This employee will play an essential role as an Education/Curriculum Specialist and will be the trainer of trainers in their respective area. This is designated as a Management position and is part of the Management Leadership Team.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive, and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability, which is covered by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Education/Curriculum Specialist; trainer of trainers

1. Provides orientation and training to new instructional staff
2. Participates actively in planning and reporting progress
3. Participates in all required mentor/coach development
4. Presents at staff development meetings and facilitate Professional Learning

Communities (PLC)
5. Conducts ongoing professional development with center teaching staff
6. Consistently analyzes teacher practice through ongoing classroom observations, data analysis, and classroom observation
7. Facilitates teacher’s understanding and implementation of teaching strategies to improve student outcomes based on instructional assessment data, program data, and classroom observation

8. Facilitates teacher reflection on and analyzing his/her practice and reviewing student outcomes to inform instruction and enhance student achievement

9. Understands and is able to articulate to the teaching staff the program curriculum and instruction

10. Creates detailed coaching plans, which include focused goals and measure of success

11. Supports teacher’s achievement of goals by using coaching strategies that gradually release responsibilities for implementing instruction practices of the teacher

12. Plans and implements comprehensive instruction support designed to support instructional staff

13. Provides clear, direct and supportive feedback to the teacher based on analysis of practice

14. Maintains required recordkeeping, agendas, minutes, and sign-in sheets
15. Plans and coordinates Teacher Learning Collaborating (TLC) Meetings

16. Ensures program quality by implementing a research-based model for supporting the teachers

17. Participates in on-site monitoring reviews
18. Attends recommended training programs, conferences, and organizations that promote professional growth and improvement of early childhood education
19. Establishes and maintains a positive collaborative relationship with delegate agencies and the grantee staff
20. Performs job assignment safely for the purpose of protecting people and property
21. Monitors the indoor and outdoor environment at all sites to ensure that state and federal guidelines are met

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Providing Support to the teaching staff; assisting classroom staff in meeting the educational services as required by the Head Start
Performance Standards.

1. Assists in meeting classroom ratios in the absence of staff members and when a substitute is not available

2. Assures compliance with federal, state, CCL, local, and district laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to the Head Start and Early Head
Start programs

3. Assists teachers with lesson planning
4. Assists classroom staff in provision of special needs services
5. Assists in student file reviews to ensure that records are maintained as required
6. Assists with classroom reviews and monitoring to ensure programs mandates and requirements are met
7. Assists in the delivery of the developmental screening and assessment
8. Completes classroom visits to follow-up with staff and to monitor for understanding and implementation of concepts taught
9. Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(* Can be acquired on the job)

1. *Knowledge of SEARPDC rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
2. *Knowledge of SEARPDC organizational programs.
3. Knowledge of educational principles and multiple site supervision.
4. Knowledge of child development and various curriculums used in the programs
5. Knowledge of State, Federal and Local Guidelines, Regulations, Screening and Assessment procedures.

6. Knowledge of lesson planning
7. Knowledge of desktop computer systems and computer peripheral equipment.
8. Knowledge of desktop office productivity applications (i.e. MS Office).
9. Knowledge of IT troubleshooting techniques and procedures.
10. Knowledge of modern office practices.
11. Knowledge of safety rules including accident causation and prevention.
12. Recognize and effectively respond to the various physical, intellectual, and emotional needs of young children
13. Effectively supervise children in various activities.
14. Ability to serve as a positive role model
15. Ability to maintain composure in emergency situations and administer first aid for minor injuries and/or accidents
16. Communication skills to effectively communicate internally and externally, both orally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships and open communication with families and staff.

17. Verbal skills to communicate effectively with supervisor, co-workers, and public.

18. Writing skills to clearly and neatly complete routine forms records, and correspondence using correct English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

19. Ability to deal with all contacts in a courteous and patient manner.
20. Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize responsibilities.
21. Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
22. Ability to use computers and office productivity software.
23. Ability to use modern office methods, techniques and equipment.
24. Ability to use multi-line telephones.
25. Ability to drive.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possess a bachelor’s degree in education or related field from and accredited university is required.

2. A minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience.
3. A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience in an educational setting
4. Possess a current and valid driver’s license.
5. Ability to work nonstandard hours.
6. Ability to travel out of town and locally.
7. Ability to pass all DHR required background checks to include, but not limited to, CA/N Clearance, ABI/FBI check, Medical Physical, MVR, Pre-
Employment Drug Screen, and TB test.

8. Possess a valid Teaching certificate

Physical Demands

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; recurring lifting and carrying preschool children and equipment. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds; hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneel, bend at the waist, and sit on the floor in order to be at the child’s height; reach overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies; driving a vehicle to conduct work; seeing to conduct inspection of data; lifting of record boxes; and stooping, bending, squatting, and kneeling in activities with small children; understand speech at normal levels. Generally the job requires 40 percent sitting, 40 percent walking, and 20 percent standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, a generally hazard-free environment, and in a clean atmosphere. Office environment: frequent interruptions. Observing children at play: drive a vehicle to conduct work, visit other school sites; travel to other organizations and companies, meetings and/or workshops.

Benefits you will receive:

Share in our Organization's success - Competitive base salary with comprehensive benefits package

Find your work/life balance with our generous paid leave program to include annual and sick leave, volunteer leave, twelve (12) paid Holidays off, Weekday work schedules with no nights or weekends, flexible work schedules, health insurance with wellness plans, dental and vision insurance options.

Plan for your future with Alabama State Retirement, Optional 401K plan, Employer paid life insurance, short-term disability insurance and optional LTD insurance.

Further your career with our tuition assistance program, education development assistance, and numerous training opportunities.

TO APPLY: Please visit the employment page at www.searpdc.org/career-opportunities for REQUIRED application

EOE/E-verify

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.89 - $25.91 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)
• Supervising: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $26