Education Specialist

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- School Year role at Lawrence County Community Action Partnership.

Purpose:

Assist Early Learning Education Coordinators with data collection, implementation and compliance.

• Education:
  
  Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Preferred experience in Early Childhood.
• Training, education, or experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Mental Concentration:
  Considerable concentration intermittently.
• Physical Effort:
  Moderate physical effort in predominantly standing position. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Special Demands:
  Moderate travel. Potential eyestrain. Current PA Driver's License and access to a vehicle.
• Special Requirements:
  All applicable state and federal clearances, pre-employment physical with TB screen, biennial physical thereafter.

• Works with staff to assist with expectations, communication and implementation related to LCCAP Early Learning Curriculum and regulations.
• Provides support, recommendations, and modeling techniques for designated staff.
• Assists with facilitation of staff meetings, training, coordination of professional development, coaching, and mentoring opportunities.
• Assist with data collection and implementation of all regulations and standards.
• Completes observations and assessments related to classroom and staff practices.
• Assist with monitoring of staff time tracking, coverage needs, and areas related to employment requirements.
• Produce data reports.
• Supports the leadership and direction of the education content area, in the processes necessary to comply with all requirements.
• Assist with monitoring of curriculum implementation.
• Utilizes assessment data to initiate plans.
• Assist in implementing recommendations from Early Learning Coordinators.
• Supports needs of all children and families as identified through agency data.
• Track data and correspondence as it relates to classroom practices.
• Reviewing classroom implementation and practices while providing necessary communication with all parties to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Oversee, monitor, and update data management systems to provide appropriate information for program operations and quality improvement.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Attend training as determined appropriate.
• Provides flexible support across multiple program areas as needed, demonstrating adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to overall organizational success.
• Perform other related work as required on behalf of the agency.