Coordinating Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten Special Programs

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

COORDINATING TEACHER             

 

WORKING TITLE

Coordinating Teacher-Special Programs (PreK)

 

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Office of Early Learning

 

LOCATION

Crossroads II, Cary, NC

 

PAY GRADE

Teacher Pay Scale

 

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

 

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

 

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is not available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides support and assistance to preschool teachers and school administrators in the use of curricular materials related to preschool programs; ensures compliance of federal, state, and local laws and procedures. Promotes standards-based instruction by co-teaching, modeling, focused observations, and professional learning community activities; supports teachers in using assessment data and analysis of student work to plan and deliver differentiated instruction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local compliance regulations;
• Extensive knowledge of best practices in special education and the development of young children;
• Extensive knowledge of the Every Child Accountability & Tracking System (ECATS);
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps;
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills;
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks in the absence of clear direction;
• Ability to organize information pulled from multiple sources;
• Ability to design and deliver professional development;
• Ability to evaluate trainings and professional development to ensure topics and information are being implemented;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in early childhood education, special education, or related field;
• Five years of experience teaching young children;
• Experience in designing and delivering professional development to adult learners;
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in Birth to Kindergarten;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of NC requirements.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in early childhood, special education, or related field;
• Experience teaching in a preschool classroom at an elementary school;
• Experience teaching in culturally and economically diverse environments.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides support and assistance to preschool teachers and school administrators in the use of curricular materials related to preschool programs; ensures compliance of federal, state, and local laws and procedures.

Promotes standards-based instruction by co-teaching, modeling, focused observations, and professional learning community activities; supports teachers in using assessment data and analysis of student work to plan and deliver differentiated instruction.

Provides assistance with research-based strategies that support preschool instruction for special populations including second language learners and students with special needs; identifies and secures appropriate resources for preschool instruction.

Provides support and assistance to preschool children and their caregivers through the screening and eligibility processes.

Designs and