NTT Faculty - Assistant Instructor - Instructional Leader/Family Support Specialist
Job in
Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois, 62901, USA
Listing for:
The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Elementary School, Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 70000 USD Yearly
USD
50000.00
70000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
The Instructional Leader/Family Support Specialist will supportclassroom 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 asearly 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 supportsparents/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). /.
Examples of Duties Support for Classroom Teachers 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, verbaland written, with the Teaching Staff and Regional Coordinators,regarding all aspects of the program.Participate in professional development activities, includinginvolvement in professional and/or communityassociations/groups.Active participation in the Parent Advisory Council; engage and encourage family participation, inclusivity of diverse familyperspectives and other leadership opportunities.In collaboration with the Regional Coordinators, attend EItransition meetings for potential future enrollment or provideclassroom coverage for a teacher to attend IEP meetings forcurrently enrolled children.Reply to emails, phone calls, etc., in a timely manner.Maintain an accurate, up-to-date Outlook Calendar, identifyingwork responsibilities each day.Follow program policies and procedures regarding absences.Attend and fully participate in monthly SRECPLeadership/Instructional Leader Meetings, and Quarterly Administrator Round tables.Curriculum, Assessment, and Monitoring Responsibilities
Support classroom implementation of assessment practices whichalign to ISBE requirements, the Early Learning Scale and based onfeedback provided by the Regional Coordinator.Support classroom teaching staff with creating lesson plansthat align with Creative Curriculum requirements, the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS) and reflectdevelopmentally appropriate practice, based on feedback provided bythe Regional Coordinator.Support classroom teaching staff in consistently maintainingmonitoring (ECERS) expectations-child files, environment,engagement, etc. Instructional Support:
Observation, Coaching,andProfessional DevelopmentProvide support for a maximum of 10 classrooms and 100children)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 byfunders, regional professional development providers, and conferences that align with teaching staff goals and needs andbring 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 oninstructional excellence.Engage education staff in individual and group reflectivecoaching (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 forthe classroom team to implement ELL screenings (within designated time limits) or conduct ELL screenings for the team.Collaborate with Regional Coordinators to serve as contactforteachers as a classroom substitute teacher ONLY WHEN no substituteteachers are available or prior arrangements are agreed upon.In consultation with classroom teachers, identify children whowould benefit from additional social-emotional support. Providemonthly small group activities or materials/resources for teachingteams to implement (visual schedule, This/Then Boards, etc.)In collaboration with Regional Coordinators, provide Pyramid Model implementation support and resources to teaching teams.In collaboration with the Regional Coordinator, attend EItransition meetings for potential future enrollment or provideclassroom coverage for a teacher to attend IEP meetings forcurrently enrolled children.Support for Families Recruitment
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