Classroom Quality Specialist

Classroom Quality Specialist

Job no:
Work type: Exempt
Location: Spokane
Categories: Exempt

Location: HS West Central Community Center, Spokane

Department: District HS West Central Community Center

Salary Range: $67,462 - $76,262

Starting salary for this position is: $67,462

The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges.

About Us

Spokane Colleges Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start provides care and support for more than 1,600 children and their families. We offer safe and secure learning environments for children to grow and develop their skills to succeed in elementary school and beyond.

We are dedicated to working with low-income families. and involve parents and families in developing the goals of each Head Start center including centers on the Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College campuses. We also serve the children of eligible students while they attend college.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 06/23/2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the Classroom Quality Specialist

Under the guidance of the Education Specialist, the classroom quality specialist is responsible for coaching and training their site's education team and assisting with classroom operations. This position coaches and trains education staff to deliver high quality early education services.

This position works as part of a team of classroom coaches to ensure quality coaching supports are provided across sites. This position works in collaboration with the Center Manager to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, rules, and directives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE

• Coach and train site education staff to deliver high quality education services, including developmental and behavioral screening, child assessment, child outcomes, school-readiness, and curriculum planning and implementation. *
• Implement and document coaching following the approved program approach and expectations. *
• Provide site orientation and training for new education staff members. *
• Work under the direction of the program's education specialist to ensure education and coaching services are delivered in accordance with best practices and program-wide expectations. *
• Attend specialist/coach meetings and trainings as scheduled or provided by the program. *
• Monitor and report on education and related data at their assigned site. *
• Perform all job duties in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, Spokane Colleges' Administrative Procedures, and Spokane Colleges' HS/EHS Policies and Procedures. *
• May assist with managing the day-to-day operations of site classrooms, including staff support and education service delivery.
• May oversee site operations when the center manager is absent.
• Work collaboratively with other classroom quality specialists to support coaching meetings and training for staff. *
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents, staff, and community partners. *
• Attend meetings, trainings, and community events as related to position duties. *
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges' strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned. *
• May act as a resource to community agencies and organizations to provide expertise and training/technical assistance in the provision of children services and best practices.
• May collaborate with Head Start Component Specialists as needed.

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPETENCIES

• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Plans & Aligns
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Situational Adaptability

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