Exceptional Children Pre-K Program Coach

POSITION TITLE: Exceptional Children Pre-K Program Coach

REPORTS TO: Director of Early Childhood Initiatives

BEGINNING DATE: Open Until Filled

NATURE OF WORK:

The Exceptional Children Program Coach will work directly with classroom teachers, administration, and preschool staff in a non-evaluative role to provide the necessary guidance, professional development, resources, support, and feedback to implement effective practices, addressing the most prominent needs of the school(s), as well as maintaining time lines for federal paperwork.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must have a qualifying letter from the North Carolina Division of Health and Human Services.

• Ability to survey, compile, facilitate, and deliver research-based and high-quality professional development in strict alignment with the district improvement plan to train teachers in the correct use of research-based curriculum in the classroom setting

• Ability to assist families and staff in providing appropriate educational opportunities for children.

• Working knowledge of CECAS and ability to assist with maintaining timelines

• Be able to effectively answer questions regarding IEP process or curriculum in IEP meetings as needed.

• Knowledge of federal law regarding IDEIA and services for student with disabilities and its impact on public education

• Working knowledge of instructional, behavioral, sensory and environmental strategies for supporting students with Autism in the Least Restrictive Environment.

• Ability to support school staff and administrators with developing Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention/Support Plans, and Manifestation Determinations Reviews.

• Ability to support school staff and administrators to gather, compile and interpret data for effective implementation of behavior and academic support plans.

• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written forms

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, school personnel and the public

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and current teaching license

• At least three years of successful teaching experience (required)

• Experience in leadership roles (preferred)

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months

SALARY: State Teacher Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide professional development on researched-based instructional practices.

• Coordinate with Exceptional Children's Preschool Coordinator to expedite case management and service delivery components of the EC program.

• Participate in all activities associated with early intervention program.

• Provide special education services to children in daycares, private facilities and home settings.

• Monitor the implementation of instructional strategies and instructional performance to ensure fidelity to guided researched-based instructional practices.

• Model lessons with proven, research-based best teaching practices and per teacher/administrator request or student need.

• Work with preschool staff to maintain current timelines and compliance on federal paperwork.

• Work with prek teachers in small groups and one-on-one to analyze student assessment data, reflect on instruction, and plan instructional activities based on student need using items such as Brigance and/or Teaching Strategies.

• Work with the school staff to assist in effective implementation of instructional practices in the Least Restrictive Environment.

• Identify EC teaching and learning needs, barriers and weaknesses by analyzing student data, and organizing the implementation of problem-solving actions prek classroom teachers.

• Coordinate the appropriate and/or extended use of instructional/assistive technology and other educational tools to enhance and enrich instruction.

• Work collaboratively with lead instructional personnel at the school and district level.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Director

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, walking.

• Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for prolonged periods of time.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds routinely and 50 pounds occasionally.

• Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct.

• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.

• Must be able to drive to variety of school sites.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

EOE