Job description

SUMMARY

Responsible for the day to day operations of the respective site as well as the as well as overall planning, administration and implementation of the disabilities and education content area in the accordance with the Head Start Federal Performance Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Insure a safe workplace by enforcing Agency safety policies and any State, Federal or other applicable safety regulations.

Remain up to date and follow all FCAA, Head Start, and NYS Day Care Regulations, policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards, NYS DOH, OSHA and Fulmont Policies and Procedures.

Participate in Management and Staff Meetings.

Participate in the self-assessment and community assessment process.

Plan and participate in Child/Parent Orientation in coordination with the management team.

Communicate concerns to the management team as needed.

Plan and participate in staff pre-service training in coordination with the management team.

Conduct job performance evaluation on all staff in conjunction with the content area manager.

Attend Parent Committee Meetings.

Maintain direct communication with all component managers in regard to their area.

Maintain MAT certification.

Maintain CLASS certification.

Ensure the implementation of approved agency curriculum in all classrooms at the center(s)

Establish and implement parent’s activities in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and program guidelines.

Responsible for handling all parent complaints and communicating this information with the ECS Director.

Ensures completion of timely submissions of center volunteer sheets.

Schedule and conduct observations in each classroom and document observations monthly.

Communicate observations of other staff involved in classroom activities to the appropriate supervisors.

Transfer children’s files to their appropriate elementary school at the end of the school year as needed.

Coordinate efforts of kindergarten registration, orientations, and kindergarten developmental screenings as needed.

Schedule and conduct periodic teaching staff meetings, and document minutes to each meeting.

Complete Education Component Area Reports and Disability Area Reports andsubmit to the Education Director.

Develop, implement, and monitor a classroom volunteer parent program.

Schedule and complete quarterly classroom file checks to ensure that the proper and consistent documentation by the teachers is complete

Ensure a safe workplace by enforcing Agency safety policies and any State, Federal or other applicable safety regulations.

Ensure that all children with disabilities receive full range of comprehensive services normally available to all Head Start children.

Ensure each child receives required screenings (behavior, social/emotional, cognitive, motor, language, perceptual, sensory and developmental) and indicated follow-up services as defined in the Head Start Federal Performance Standards and OCFS Day Care Regulations.

Transfer all evaluations or individualized education plans (IEP) information to the pertinent classroom teacher.

Organize and coordinate the program’s disabilities services effort which includes the following: recruitment, enrollment, diagnosis and provision of services, while maintaining the required 10% enrollment of children diagnosed with a disability.

Monitor and coordinate the activities of any consultants/therapist responsible for working with children with disabilities and emotional/behavioral concerns.

Advocate and attend Committee on Special Education and Committee on Preschool Special Education meetings for children with disabilities. Follow guidelines of Disabilities Service Plan for referrals of children with suspected disabilities.

Coordinate with Education Director regarding training for staff and parents to provide skills to meet the special needs of children with disabilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises education staff as well as oversees the other staff on site. Conducts supervisory duties in accordance with FCAA and CSEA Union policies regarding interviewing, hiring, and training of staff, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising staff performance, disciplining staff, and solving problems and issues.

SIGNATURE AUTHORITY

Time sheets/mileage sheets; delivery receipts; receipt of goods and services stamp; general business-related correspondence/letters; internal program specific documents.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Four-year degree in education required or a four year degree and course work equivalent to a major in education. Prior work experience in the field of preschool education required and supervisory experience preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $40,375.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gloversville, NY 12078: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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