Head Start Coordinator

Head Start Coordinator

Position Type:

Professional/Head Start Program Coordinator

Date Posted:

8/19/2025

Location:

BINGMAN PRE-K

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Beaumont independent school district

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Head Start Education Coordinator CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Head Start Principal PAY GRADE: ADM 3 / 220 Days

LOCATION:

Head Start/Bingman DATE REVISED: 7/2010 FUNDED BY: .

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Integrate Head Start and District Pre-K programs. Develop and evaluate the curriculum of the program. Assist with supervision of Head Start teachers and assistants. Manage the Head Start Education Component. Assure that Head Start Performance Standards are met. Provide data analysis of required Head Start and District assessments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

* Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field, required

* Texas Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood, required

* Principal or Mid-management certificate, preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Working knowledge of Early Childhood curriculum

* Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

* Ability to compile assessment data for analysis

Experience:

* Three years experience as Pre-K classroom teacher

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Effectiveness

* Address educational needs of Head Start Students.

* Develop/recruit and implement innovative instructional programs.

* Provide, develop/recruit, and recommend professional development opportunities for staff.

* Coordinate educational field trips, activities, and events.

* Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in implementing curriculum and accomplishing instructional goals.

Administrative Effectiveness

* Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of the Federal Head Start Program and guidelines.

* Provide monthly training opportunities for parents.

* Communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, and parents.

* Conduct classroom / educational observations and model lessons to assist in improvement of performance/instruction.

* Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

* Show initiative to develop/enhance needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.

* Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Some state and district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

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.

Assessment/ Evaluation

* Collect and input student test data by class, gender, ethnicity, etc.

* Generate written and graphic reports and articulate findings to staff.

* Conduct weekly Professional Learning Communities.

* Hold DDI meetings following data collections.

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

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

The State Board for Educator Certification will require all first time applicants for an initial credential to be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check. A cost of up to $49. 00 will be charged for fingerprinting.

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.