Specialist, Early Childhood - Early Childhood Learning Serv

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

1d•$18

About The Position

The Specialist, Early Childhood plans and delivers learning programs that address students’ needs, interests, diverse backgrounds, and abilities. The role supports curriculum development, creates a confidential and suitable classroom environment, guides learning toward established objectives, assesses and reports student progress, and maintains required records. The position also includes collaborating with colleagues, students, and parents; supervising support personnel and volunteers; conducting home visits and conferences; supporting parent orientation; administering First Aid/CPR/AED when needed; and performing directed Medicaid administrative claims activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid 40-hour childcare training certification.
Valid 5-hour Florida Emergent Literacy certification.
Valid Child Development Associate (CDA) certification.
Valid Adult, Child, and Infant First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; organizational and management skills.
Knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for the assigned functional area.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws and regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications.
Ability to respond professionally and effectively to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.
Ability to work flexible hours to conduct home visits and conferences.
Ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies in accordance with certification training guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
Three years of experience in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

Plan individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets students’ needs, interests, diverse backgrounds, and abilities.
Assist in establishing department or grade-level curriculum objectives and developing plans to implement and evaluate them.
Create a confidential classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals; establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
Use instructional methods and materials appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
Assess students’ accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
Regularly diagnose students’ learning strengths and weaknesses and seek assistance from District specialists when appropriate.
Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develop reasonable classroom behavior rules and procedures and maintain order fairly.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for support personnel and school volunteers, coordinate with department heads or grade-level chairmen, and evaluate their effectiveness.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
Use appropriate technology in teaching and learning.
Conduct required home visits and conferences.
Assist with program orientation for parents of enrolled students.
Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies, following certification training guidelines.
Perform directed Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.