Director

Job Description:

General Statement:

The Assistant Director of Early Childhood Development and Intervention is responsible for managing district pre-K programs, collaborating with principals to ensure that pre-K programs are implemented with fidelity and supporting the private and public pre-K Programs in Stamford.

The Assistant Director of Early Childhood Development and Intervention reports to the Director of Early Childhood Development & Intervention.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports the Director in planning the District Pre K Program

• Supports the Director in implementing the District Pre-K Program

• Supports special education Early Childhood student programming as needed

• Conducts community outreach and workshops on the Kindergarten Transition for prospective families, preschool staff and community stakeholders

• Provides IEP Compliance Support for PPT meetings

• Assists in weekly IEP meetings regarding IEP development, IEP implementation and follow through with weekly special education issues

• Assists the Director in the administration and supervision of preschool and the instructional program

• Assists the Director in aspects of the screening and selection of all school personnel as delegated by the Director

• Assists the Director in aspects of the supervision and evaluation of all school personnel as delegated by the Director

• Assists in preparation and administration of the budget

• Serves in the place of the Director whenever the Director must be absent

• Performs additional administrative duties as delegated by the Director

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Commitment to creating schools that provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body, and heart in every student.

• Knowledge of present practice and current trends in early childhood education and special education.

• Ability to collaborate as part of an integrated team and develops a collegial environment within the school to support all students.

• Knowledge of learning theory, program implementation, best practices in early childhood education and special education.

• Use of data-driven decision making to determine effectiveness of programs and initiatives.

• Excellent conceptual, analytical, problem solving, organization, and leadership skills.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures related to public schools, specifically related to early childhood and special education.

• Ability to analyze and synthesize information, develop and monitor a plan and produce data-focused reports.

Qualifications:

• CT CSDE Intermediate Administration or Supervision certification (092) required.

• CT CSDE certification in Early Childhood, Special Education, or Related Services preferred.

• 001 Pre-K-Grade 8

• 002 Pre-K-Grade 6

• 003 Pre-K-Grade 3

• 008 Pre-K and Kindergarten

• 112 Integrated Early Childhood/Special Ed., Birth-Kindergarten

• 113 Integrated Early Childhood/Special Ed., Nursery-K-Elem., 1-3

• 065 Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12

• 165 Comprehensive Special Education, K-12

• 265 Comprehensive Special Education, 1-12

• 061 Speech and Language Pathologist

• 070 School Psychologist

• 071 School Social Worker

• Demonstrated up-to-date familiarity with developments and trends in school administration, staff supervision and curriculum development and early childhood.

• Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in an elementary school and or Early Childhood Center.

• Demonstrated knowledge of elementary school administration as well as the current practices and techniques involving elementary education, including knowledge of data information systems.

• Demonstrated up-to-date familiarity with developments and trends in special education, student support services, and inclusive best practices.

• Demonstrated understanding of child psychology and the ability to apply effectively its teachings with elementary/preschool school pupils.

• Demonstrated capacity to work well with other people.

• Demonstrated leadership in an educational setting.

• Superior communication skills (oral and written).

• High standards of ethics, honesty and integrity.

To view the full posting and apply online, visit: https://www.stamfordpublicschools.org/careers