VPK Regional Facilitator

Nature of work : <div>VPK Regional Facilitator, under the direction of an Assistant Director or above, assists in the design, development and implementation of departmental processes and/or programs. Recommends policies and procedures to ensure effective coordination of departmental programs.</div><br>Typical Responsibilities: <div>Verify and ensure monthly, an adequate number of VPK training sessions are created, offered, and maintained in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) online Training Management System (TMS), provide regional oversight to ELCs and school districts.Provide weekly training and/or technical assistance to VPK providers related to theimplementation of the performance standards adopted for use in VPK, including all domains of the standards but a focus on emergent literacy and mathematical thinking.Work with Early Learning Coalitions, School Districts, and VPK Providers.During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.</div><br>Required Qualifications: <div>This position requires either (a) Master�s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization; (b) Bachelor�s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 6 years of direct experience.</div>

 

The position of VPK Regional Facilitator is fully funded by the Professional Support and Technical Assistance sponsored contract and will conduct FLDOE Division of Early Learning (DEL) activities. The VPK Regional Facilitator will provide multiple types of support primarily for VPK providers and stakeholders. The support includes, but are not limited to, professional learning, training, technical assistance, and guidance aligned with appropriate practices for early childhood, adult learning, and collaborative partnerships. This intentional effort on behalf of the State of Florida aims to improve instructional quality and quantity while using both rigor and developmentally appropriate teaching practices so that children attending VPK meet the performance standards adopted for use in VPK.

Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position.

Job Function:

• The VPK Regional Facilitator will perform ongoing technical assistance and training in a designated region, as directed by the FLDOE Division of Early Learning (DEL). Regular travel is expected (up to 80% of the time) throughout the assigned region, to provide professional learning, technical assistance, and serve as a DEL representative, directly communicating with and supporting providers, coalitions, school districts, and other stakeholders.
• Coordination of work activities within all counties and early learning coalitions (ELCs) within an assigned region is a critical requirement for the VPK regional facilitator’s successful completion of expectations. It is understood that the facilitator’s ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholder groups and with individuals within these groups will underlie success.
• Travels to meet face-to-face with early learning coalitions (ELCs), school districts, and private VPK providers that are implementing a VPK program, within designated region and throughout the State as needed to fulfill service tasks.
• Training, Technical Assistance, and Coordination with Stakeholders (i.e., Early Learning Coalitions, School Districts, and VPK Trainers and/or Providers)
• Ensure an adequate number of VPK training sessions are offered and available across the region for those interested in participating in VPK trainings.
• Provide instructor-led training to VPK participants, or train-the-trainer to approved applicant.
• Provide train-the-trainer sessions, as directed by DEL, and manage existing DEL-approved trainers of VPK content.
• Provide regional technical assistance and oversight to all approved DEL VPK trainers.
• Coordinates the provision of technical assistance opportunities with coalitions, school districts, and other VPK stakeholders as requested by DEL or the above-mentioned stakeholders, as needed.
• Provide frequent technical assistance (weekly, but usually daily) to VPK providers and other stakeholders.
• Provide and lead at least an annual networking opportunity for staff from school districts and coalitions within assigned region.
• Training, Technical Assistance, and coordination with Early Learning Coalitions, School Districts, and VPK Trainers and/or Providers.

Collaborative Work with DEL

• Participates and shares expertise in DEL and oth