Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Head Start ProgramDate Posted: 10/4/2024Location: Proegler SchoolDate Available: ImmediatelyDistrict: Kankakee School District 111 - websiteTITLE: Part-Time Instructional Coach - Head Start or PFA/PFA-E 9 Month Position 2024-2025 SY QUALIFICATIONS: 1. BA-ECE, or 2. BA - Child Development. 3.MA in ECE and/or PEL ECE preferred. 4. Preschool teaching experience preferred. REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Curriculum & Instruction JOB GOALS: The instructional leader will support classroom education staff (teachers and teacher assistants) to refine their practices, improve instructional quality, and achieve mastery as early childhood professionals. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Curriculum
- Assist teachers with the implementation of selected curriculum, assessment tools, and any supplemental materials.
- Align program practices and standards to support quality implementation.
- Coordinate teacher training and professional development on selected curricula.
- Provide support to classroom education staff in creating lesson plans that are faithful to the curriculum and developmentally appropriate.
- Review lesson plans and provide teachers with timely feedback and recommendations that will improve instruction and classroom management.
Professional Development
- Collaborate with education staff to develop individual professional development plans for each staff member
- Identify professional development opportunities offered by funders, regional professional development providers and others that align to teaching staff goals and needs
- Develop and facilitate a professional learning community focused on instructional excellence
- Assist with training / modeling good instructional strategies
- Must attend all Staff Meetings and all ILT Meetings
- Participate in School Leadership Team meeting, as needed
Observation and Coaching
- Conduct regular observations in all assigned classrooms and maintain records.
- Engage education staff in individual and group coaching sessions to discuss observations and develop a plan to strengthen areas of instruction that are in need of improvement and build on areas of strength.
- Support peer observation and learning between classrooms/sites.
- Coach instructional staff based upon personal goal setting or based upon need
- Administer screening or pre/post testing as needed to inform practices
Instructional Quality
- Participate in professional development opportunities, including workshops and conferences, to bring new and emerging best practices into the program.
- Identify resources and materials that will support instructional quality and integrate them into program practices.
- Develop internal systems and procedures that advance instructional quality
- Assist in analysis of data to inform practices at all 3 levels of tiered support
- Assist in organizing academic SAIG groups based upon data-based decision making rules.
Classroom / Family Support
- Assist with coordinating special events and projects (Family Reading Night, Reading Incentive Program, End of the Year Packets, etc.)
- Keep abreast of district-wide curriculum and initiatives. Maintain professional relationships with school district and community early childhood program employees.
- Maintain an open, friendly, and informative relationship with children's families
and encourage their participation in the program. Treat all families with dignity and respect.
- Support classroom teams in coordinating and implementing research based interventions for academic and behavioral success (SAIG)
- Collaborate with team members to support student / family success (team meetings, IEP meetings, etc.)
Certifications, Skills,& Other Requirements:
- Maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
- Maintain current CPI Certification
- Pyramid Training
- Theraplay Training
- Maintain status as a certified Pre-K CLASS observer.
- Maintain current PEL, if applicable
- Attend Practice-Based Coaching training and implement strategies.
- Demonstrate ability in formulating and writing coaching plans for teachers and/or paraprofessionals.
- Appropriate physical restraint is an expectation for all staff, including appropriate documentation.
- Implement and model de-escalation strategies with students and staff.
- Maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with KSD111 staff and families.
- Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood development
- Demonstrate and teach effective instructional strategies.
- Lead and facilitate staff training and/or parent education groups.
- Conduct standardized screenings.
- Communicate effectively with diverse groups both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate understanding of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale.
- Complete Pyramid Model training and demonstrate understanding of strategies.
- Demonstrate understanding of Head Start, Preschool for All, Preschool for All Expansion
- Organize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Must have valid Driver's License and proof of insurance.
- Must be able to travel between sites and school districts.
- All other assigned duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequency Options: None Occasional (0-15% of time) Frequent (16-50%) of time Constant (Over 51% of time) 1. Scheduled to work approximately 38 hours per week. 2. Exposure to noise. constant 3. Exposure to heights of approximately 3 feet. occasional 4. Exposure to temperatures above 90 degrees. occasional 5. Exposure to chlorine and other cleaning chemicals. occasional 6. Exposure to blood and bodily fluids frequent 7. Exposure to child aggression and other such hazards. occasional 8. Exposure to dust. occasional 9. Walking a distance of approximately 1-2 miles. constant 10. Carrying approximately 30-50 pounds. occasional 11. Pushing approximately 50 pounds. occasional 12. Lifting approximately 30-50 pounds. occasional 13. Climbing approximately 40 steps. occasional 14. Working alone or independently. frequent 15. Standing. frequent 16. Sitting on a child size chair or on the floor. frequent 17. Bending. frequent 18. Squatting. frequent 19. Kneeling. frequentApplications will be accepted until position is filled. Interested candidates should apply online at www.ksd111.org. Ms. Shemeka Fountain Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources EOE/AA/D/VV #LI-KANKAKEE111