Head Start Program Coordinator 26- 27 SY

Head Start Program Coordinator

Provide administrative support to the Head Start Director in adhering to Federal Head Start guidelines and funding requirements. Assure that Head Start Performance Standards are met. Pursue funding opportunities to enhance the quality of program. Coordinate campus technology support operations. Collect and input all student assessment data. Serve as campus Web Master and web page manager. Provide technology training and support to Head Start staff and aid office managers in completing and generating mandated reports. Provide troubleshooting support as needed. Maintain flexibilities of all required job responsibilities.

Education/Certification: Graduate Degree / Mid-Management Certification Teaching Certificate Technology II or III Endorsement

Special Knowledge/Skills: Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Strong knowledge of Head Start Federal Guidelines Knowledge of early childhood education and assessment Ability to provide technology training and facilitation Advanced computer skills Ability to operate district and federal web-based management systems Ability to manage federal grant Experience: Three years experience as a classroom teacher Experience working in a Head Start Program

Administrative Support Compile and input all Administrative and program plans/reports for Board Approval Compile data for the annual Program Self-Assessment Pursue state and federal grants throughout the year to enrich the quality of the program Compile information and input the annual Refunding Application Compile and input data for any additional Head Start Awards as they become available.

Instructional Management Coordinate and conduct training initiatives on early childhood assessments. Monitor and evaluate the proper administration of the Head Start assessments and child outcome requirements. Monitor, evaluate, plan and conduct campus technology support and training needs.

School or Organizational Morale Maintain effective relations with parents, businesses, and other outside education agencies by communicating the district/campus mission, programs and services in a way that generates support. Provide technical troubleshooting as needed. Communicate effectively with staff, students and parents. Serve as Public Relation Liaison.

School or Organizational Improvement Assist in the development of the Campus Improvement Plan with staff, parents, and community members. Assess the campus technology operations and utilize the information to complete Program self-assessment and goal setting. Set personal and technological goals directed toward school improvement. Assist principal and other managers in the completion of web-based Federal and district reports.

Assessment/ Evaluation Collect and input student test data by class, gender, ethnicity, etc. Generate written and graphic reports and articulate findings to staff.

School/Community Relations Articulate the school's mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. Publish a monthly school newsletter to build effective parent, community and school linkage. Serve as the campus web master, keeping the school web page current, informative and innovative. Assist education coordinator in conducting, facilitating and implementing Parent and staff technology training initiatives.

Professional Growth and Development Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment. Participate in district technology liaison meetings as time and need permits. Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for Educators. Serves as Public Relations Liaison.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Monitor Data Clerks daily. Monitor all technology based applications. Monitor all Head Start Health and Safety guidelines / Initiatives

Working Conditions: Mental Demands Maintain emotional control under stress Work with frequent interruptions Physical Demands Light lifting and carrying, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, repetitive hand motions; frequent bending and stooping Prolonged use of computer Environmental Demands Normal office environment May work prolonged or irregular hours Exposure to childhood communicable diseases; good general health and stamina needed