Educator Preparation Specialist - Early Childhood

Joplin R 8 School District•Joplin, MO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Educator Preparation Specialist works collaboratively with the Building Principal, Student Services, Learning Services, and potential partner universities to mentor and support new teachers in the classroom, in order to reach high levels of student achievement. This role involves onboarding new teacher hires, assisting them in integrating the school's curriculum and resources, and preparing them for the upcoming school year. The specialist will also support student teachers through provisional certification, conduct observations, provide professional development, and offer ongoing support to educators. The position requires regular attendance and involves an office environment.

Requirements

Valid Missouri teacher certification required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellence in written communication
Proven initiative and self-starter
Proven leadership and mentorship experience
Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions.
Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students.
Care for, properly use, and protect school property.
Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, other district employees and the public.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school district, and the community as required.
Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information pertaining to staff and students.
Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates to job duties.
Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to effectively perform job duties.
Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district technology resources.
Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position.
Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy.
Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed to complete job duties.
Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to job duties.
Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in curriculum/instruction and/or school administration, preferred

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with the Building Principal, Student Services, Learning Services, and potential partner universities to mentor and support new teachers in the classroom.
Coordinate and facilitate a series of summer checkpoints to help onboard new teacher hires to the district.
Assist educators in integrating the school's curriculum and resources effectively, including technology platforms applicable to the teaching position.
Prepare new teacher hires for the upcoming school year by guiding essential aspects such as parent communication, classroom setup, and orientation.
Support potential student teachers who will serve as the Teacher of Record through provisional certification with DESE.
Conduct weekly observations of the Teacher of Record, using university-provided evaluation forms, until achieving a qualifying score.
Attend mandatory observation training sessions organized by the partner university.
Ensure presence for all MEES evaluations.
Provide professional development and support on various instructional aspects, including classroom management, student engagement, technology integration, and data-driven instruction.
Collaborate through co-planning, co-teaching, observing, and offering embedded classroom support as required.
Analyze data and facilitate data discussions with educators.
Provide support to teachers on an as-needed basis, offering assistance and guidance as required to address specific challenges or enhance instructional practices.
Attend monthly meetings with Student/Learning Services departments to ensure alignment and collaboration in supporting teacher needs.
Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.