NTT Faculty - Assistant Instructor - Instructional Leader/Family Support Specialist
Job in
Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois, 62901, USA
Listing for:
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Elementary School, Education Administration, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Instructional Leader/Family Support Specialist will support classroom educational staff (teachers and teacher assistants) through embedded professional development practices and individualized professional development plans to refine their practices, improve instructional quality, and achieve mastery as early childhood professionals. They will also work collaboratively with families, educational staff, and community partners to ensure that the program meets the needs of the whole child and supports parents/guardians in addressing family needs and setting and achieving ambitious family goals.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This is a grant-funded position represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Professional Responsibilities
Active participation on the Hiring Committee—applying expertise in early childhood education when interviewing, selecting, evaluating, and guiding Teachers and Parent Educators.Maintain a fluid system of professional communication, verbal and written, with the Teaching Staff and Regional Coordinators, regarding all aspects of the program.Participate in professional development activities, including involvement in professional and/or community associations/groups.Active participation in the Parent Advisory Council; engage and encourage family participation, inclusivity of diverse family perspectives and other leadership opportunities.In collaboration with the Regional Coordinators, attend EI transition meetings for potential future enrollment or provide classroom coverage for a teacher to attend IEP meetings for currently enrolled children.Reply to emails, phone calls, etc., in a timely manner.Maintain an accurate, up-to-date Outlook Calendar, identifying work responsibilities each day.Follow program policies and procedures regarding absences.Attend and fully participate in monthly SRECP Leadership/Instructional Leader Meetings, and Quarterly Administrator Round tables.Curriculum, Assessment, and Monitoring Responsibilities
Support classroom implementation of assessment practices which align to ISBE requirements, the Early Learning Scale and based on feedback provided by the Regional Coordinator.Support classroom teaching staff with creating lesson plans that align with Creative Curriculum requirements, the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS) and reflect developmentally appropriate practice, based on feedback provided by the Regional Coordinator.Support classroom teaching staff in consistently maintaining monitoring (ECERS) expectations—child files, environment, engagement, etc.Professional DevelopmentProvide support for a maximum of 10 classrooms and 100 children.Provide strategic goals based on classroom observations and individual Professional Development Plans; provide teachers with timely feedback and recommendations.Conduct regular observation (based on a tiered system) in all assigned classrooms and maintain records; support peer observation and learning between classrooms/sites.Identify professional development opportunities offered by funders, regional professional development providers, and conferences that align with teaching staff goals and needs and bring new and emerging best practices into the program. Identify resources and materials that support instructional quality, English Learners, cultural diversity, and inclusion.In collaboration with the Regional Coordinators, develop and facilitate a professional learning community focused on instructional excellence.Engage education staff in individual and group reflective coaching (as applicable) to discuss observations and develop a plan to strengthen challenging areas and build on areas of strength (based on a tiered system).Classroom Support
In collaboration with Regional Coordinators, provide time for the classroom team to implement ELL screenings (within designated time limits) or conduct ELL screenings for the team.Collaborate with Regional Coordinators…
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