Teacher FSA - Birch Run Annex

POSITION TITLE:

Teacher FSA
- Birch Run Annex

DEPARTMENT:

Education

SUPERVISOR:

Education Coordinator

SALARY:

Per ECEA CBA (New) Bachelor's Degree $45,128 - $65,436 Teaching Certification ZA/ZN/ZS $47,949 - $79,115 220

GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The Lead Teacher/Family Services Advocate will work with Family Services and the entire team to support child development and positive outcomes for children and families through compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards. This individual will serve as the lead. This position plans and implements a healthy, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool children that promotes developmental gains toward the attainment of kindergarten readiness skills as defined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards.

This position also serves as a social service referral person and shares responsibility for parent involvement in the program. Will support parent engagement and build partnerships with families and community resources. They will provide family intervention strategies, coordinate and/or facilitate program services, and monitor the family’s progress in achieving identified goals. The Lead Teacher/ Family Service Advocate will maintain accurate data.

The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. The position may serve as “program director” for child care licensing purposes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties of the position are described in the major functional areas listed below. Additional duties may be assigned.

Family Service Advocate

• 1. Family Support and Intervention:
  In cooperation with other team members, works with families through home visits and in other appropriate settings to provide a written family needs assessment and develop and implement a family partnership agreement. Implements strategies to help the family identify strengths, address concerns, navigate challenges, and achieve goals. Conducts referrals and follow-ups to ensure families’ progress in achieving goals. Refers families for emergency or crisis assistance.
• 2. Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance:
  Identifies, recruits, and enrolls children for the Head Start program, including children with disabilities. Ensures full enrollment at all times, maintains a waiting list, and supports the transition of children into and out of the program. Works with other Managers and other program staff to analyze patterns of child absences and initiate appropriate family support procedures when necessary. Assists with outreach activities as needed.
• 3. Health/ Disability Requirements:
  Coordinates with other program staff and community agencies to assist families in meeting program disability/health requirements. Assists parents in finding a medical home, arranging transportation, and sending appointment reminders. Understands and ensures the completion of medical, health, dental, and disability requirements in the program. Attends IEP meetings as requested.
• 4. Family Involvement – Works with parents to promote participation in local Head Start parent programming as defined by the team. Displays initiative and positive results in organizing, scheduling, facilitating, and presenting at these functions. Provides resources to families as appropriate. Leads, trains, and provides support to officers to ensure that parent club meetings run smoothly.
• 5. Family Engagement
  - Build collaborative partnerships between families, schools, and communities to support student learning, well - being, and development through compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards. Establish and maintain positive relationships with families, staff, and community partners, acting as…