Head Start/Pre-K Counts - Education Specialist Job at Allegheny Intermediate Unit
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is seeking an Education Specialist professional for its Pre-K Counts and Head Start Programs at the Central Office in Homestead. We are looking for an experienced and motivated person to join our team of professionals who make a positive difference in children’s lives every day. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced professional environment, this is the position for you. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Find a home at the AIU!
Job Title: Education Specialist
Position Summary:
This position is accountable for the supervision of classroom staff and the coordination day-to-day operations for this model.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise and evaluate the teachers and teacher assistants and monitor the implementation of the classroom model
- Meet regularly with teaching staff to communicate current program information and provide assistance and support to the staff with their caseloads and day-to-day operations
- Design, implement, and monitor required paperwork/data entry for program assessment, reporting requirements and continuous quality improvement
- Collaborate with local school districts and agencies to ensure access to needed services and smooth transitions for children and families
- Collaborate with other service areas, including early intervention, positive behavior support, family services, and health services, to ensure that comprehensive services are provided
- Regularly assess staff needs and assist in the planning and implementation of professional development activities
- Guide staff and parents in the development of school readiness goals for children on their caseloads through activities, materials, communications that represent best practices and use of standards
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Requirements:
- Current Act 114, Act 34 and Act 151 required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
- School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.
Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting for extended period of time
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
- Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
- Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
- Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers
- Hearing clearly
- Adequate vision to perform duties
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.
Reports To: Head Start Supervisor
Department: PKC/Head Start
Position Schedule: Full Time
Salary: Based on Experience
Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision, Paid Entitlement Days, PSERS, Tuition Reimbursement
To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume and transcripts at https://aa009.taleo.net/careersection/aiu3_external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en.
Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services or related field and three years’ experience or Master’s Degree in above field and two years’ experience. Master’s degree and/or certification preferred
- Supervisory experience required
- Knowledge of best practices related to preschool curricula, instruction, standards, screenings and assessments
- Successful experience working with at-risk children and families
- Possesses highly refined communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills, initiative, and an ability to work with limited supervision
- Ability and experience in working as a member of a team
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft office Suite including Word, Power Point, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to work with new technologies
- Such additions and alterations to the above qualifications as the Program Administration and Board may find appropriate and acceptable
- Ability to travel
- Ability to comply with AIU conduct policy
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