Head Start Child Development Specialist

Overview

Position Summary
The job of HS Child Development Specialist (190 day classified teacher) is done for the purpose/s of delivering instruction that includes all elements of standards based instruction across all developmental domains; assess student progress and adjusts instruction according to student’s needs; and provides a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which students are achieving.

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or equivalent coursework
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

DIVISION:
Office of Early Learning

GRADE: G29-H

DEPARTMENT:
Head Start

WORK DAY: 190

REPORTS TO:

Director of Early Learning

FLSA STATUS:
Non Exempt

JOB CLASS: 433D

GROUP:
Classified

• EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or equivalent coursework
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Criminal Justice Fingerprint, Background Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check
• Valid Georgia driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Pre-Employment Health Examination
• Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish preferred

• WORK EXPERIENCE: Experience working with children under age five and their families.

• Skills-based
  
  Competencies:
  
  Required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Includes preparing and maintaining accurate records; using pertinent software applications; and organizational skills.
• Knowledge-based
  
  Competencies:
  
  Includes basic math (fractions, percentages, ratios); reading manuals; writing documents; presenting information; and analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Knowledge of stages of child development; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; methods of motivating and responding to individual needs of children; and awareness of codes, regulations, and laws related to counseling students.
• Ability-based
  
  Competencies:
  
  Scheduling activities, meetings, and events; data handling; working with diverse individuals; problem solving; providing direction and leadership; maintaining confidentiality; building constructive relationships; adapting to changing priorities.

• Implements instructional programming and adapts classroom work for individualized learning within established lesson plans.
• Advises parents/guardians of student progress (parent-teacher meetings, home visits) to communicate expectations and reinforce classroom goals.
• Collects and analyzes data (screening, formative and summative assessment) to adjust instructional strategies; attends meetings and professional development; communicates with parents, guardians, and district personnel.
• Develops weekly standards-based lesson plans to meet curriculum requirements and promote student learning and daily living skills.
• Implements security measures and wellness protocols (supervision, sanitizing, handwashing, safety drills, care plans) and responds to emergencies as needed.
• Maintains safe and organized learning and play spaces; ensures compliant meal service; manages projects and activities to meet timelines.
• Organizes age-appropriate indoor/outdoor activities; prepares written documents and materials for substitute teachers, parents/guardians, and data entry systems.
• Provides ongoing feedback based on formative assessment to supervisor, teacher, and parents/guardians.
• Establishes positive relationships with families; supports Parent And Child Together (PACT) activities and conferences; promotes attendance and engagement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient operation of the work unit.

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions section describes typical requirements and accommodations. Clarke County School District encourages persons with disabilities to contact Human Resources for reasonable accommodations.

Vision:
Read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing:
Tolerate exposure…