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Education Specialist - Head Start

The Head Start Education Specialist implements and monitors Head Start program services in alignment with the Head Start Performance Standards Part 1302, Subpart C (HSPS), the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (HSELOF), and the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). This role collaborates with and supports Head Start instructional staff to integrate these standards into daily instruction. The Head Start Coach applies the district coaching cycle on assigned campuses by observing, modeling lessons with students and teachers, and providing feedback. In addition, the coach partners with campus instructional leaders to deliver targeted professional development for teachers.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Strategies

1. Collaborate with the Early Learning Department, Head Start Department, and Campus Leadership to implement the Head Start Performance Standards at the district and campus levels.

2. Attend all district coaching meetings and utilize information to provide campus support on how to implement district initiatives.

3. Collaborate with all Head Start teachers and paraprofessionals to identify strengths, areas of needed support, and which staff would benefit most from intensive coaching, including, but not limited to a. conducting CLASS observations, b. modeling lessons, c. facilitating feedback conversations based on CLASS observations, and d. providing professional development aligned with individual goals, program school readiness goals, district goals, and CLASS areas in need of improvement.

4. Collaborate with other Head Start staff members to ensure fidelity and integrity of the Head Start program at the campus level.

5. Facilitate required Head Start staff training, including but not limited to, onboarding, federal review, and other professional development, as needed.

6. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Student Growth and Development

7. Assist Head Start personnel in completing ongoing assessments of student achievement and development in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards through formal and informal testing.

8. Assist teachers in disaggregating, analyzing, and disseminating data to drive decisions on differentiation for individual students, grouping, and responsive action.

9. Actively participate in campus MTSS meetings involving Head Start students, providing observation data, as well as, intervention strategies.

10. Be a positive role model for students; be professional in appearance, manner, and in attitude; and support the Aldine ISD Strategic Priorities.

Professional Growth and Development

11. Actively pursue a long-range program of professional growth; continually seeking self-improvement.

12. Attend and participate in appropriate conferences and staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

13. Participate in professional organizations and disseminate ideas and information to appropriate staff.

Other

12. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.

13. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Head Start, Executive Director of Early Learning, and Chief Academic Officer.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

The evaluation for Education Specialist - Head Start is a responsibility resting with the Director of Head Start. An evaluation shall be completed in writing at least once during the course of each school year.

Work Environment

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

This position is funded by Federal/and or State grants, you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, the position is subject to termination, nonrenewal, or reassignment as applicable, based on experience and/or certifications.