Early Head Start Child Development Specialist (215 day

Early Head Start Child Development Specialist (215 day)

Clarke County School District Early Learning/East - Athens, Georgia

Job : 5849562
Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Minimum educational requirement is an Infant Toddler Child Development Associate or a TCC in ECCE. Must obtain a physical exam (Head Start grant requirement) 1302.93(a) ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-wellness

Overall Purpose

The job of EHS Child Development Specialist (Classified Teacher) is done for the purpose of delivering instruction that includes all elements of standards-based instruction across all developmental domains; assessing student progress and adjusting instruction according to student needs; providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which students are achieving.

Direct Supervisor

Director Office of Early Learning

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress (parent-teacher meetings, home visits, etc.) for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Collects and analyzes data (formative and summative assessment, etc.) for the purpose of adjusting instructional strategies.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (scheduled professional development, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with a variety of individuals and groups (parents, guardians, appropriate district personnel, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information required to perform job functions.
• Develops weekly standards based lesson plans for the purpose of implementing designated curriculum.
• Establishes positive individual relationships (working with parents and their children together, etc.) for the purpose of building confidence and self-esteem as parent or guardian.
• Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.
• Implements instructional programs, information security, and wellness protocols (Child Plus database and Campus filing system, daily sanitizing of touched surfaces, weekly lessons, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and healthy habits.
• Maintains learning and play spaces (classroom and playground safety checks, etc.) for the purpose of creating a comfortable, supportive, safe environment.
• Manages assigned projects and activities (reports, goals, etc.) for the purpose of meeting established timelines and objectives.
• Organizes age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities.
• Prepares a variety of written documents and/or materials (materials for substitute teachers, written documents for parents or guardians, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provides ongoing feedback (family goal setting and adjustments based upon formative assessment, etc.) for the purpose of informing supervisor, teacher, and parents or guardians of students' progress.
• Responds to emergency situations (security problems, emergency health issues, weather-related actions, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution..

• Conducts parent-teacher conferences four times a year (2 at the school and 2 in the home of the child) and is available to parents for additional conferences as needed.

• Attends to children’s daily needs (diaper changing, feeding, holding, etc)

Marginal Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Competencies

• Skills-based Competencies

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