Early Childhood/Special Education Coach

Jefferson Parish Schools•Harvey, LA

30d

About The Position

The Early Childhood/Special Education Coach ensures preschool students receive high-quality instruction and developmentally appropriate classroom support. The Early Childhood/Special Education coach supports the development and improvement for preschool teachers throughout the district via observations, model lessons, feedback conversations, data analysis, professional developmental training and more. The Early Childhood/ Special Education coach serves as the preschool expert and provides support on curriculum, high-quality interactions and classroom supports.

Requirements

An earned Bachelor’s Degree in education from an accredited college or university
Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience
Successful and documentable experience that impacted student achievement High degree of professionalism with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking
Ability to organize and motivate people
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Integrity, initiative, and good moral character
Ability to relate to students, staff, administration, parents, and community
Possess desirable attributes of personality, enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills
Proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision making results
Ability to be visionary and strategic is essential.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or advanced degree in education preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and provide support to teachers, master teachers, school based administration and related service providers in assessing needs, planning, developing and reviewing preschool programs and interventions when needed for general and special education students.
Participate in IEP meetings when needed
Conduct on-site visits to access compliance of instructional practices
Conduct staff development opportunities for all Early Childhood related employees which include but are not limited to administrators, teachers, etc.
Collaborate often with the Director of Pre-K and principals to ensure program guidelines are being met
Assists Director of Pre-K with completion of all reports including but not limited to, reports to the LDOE, Student Support, TS GOLD/OSEP, etc.
Organize and plan for Pre-K registration under the Director of Pre-K for all Early Childhood programs
Conduct CLASS observations
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Pre-K