Head Start Classroom Support Specialist, Coconino County, AZ

Job Posting

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Working under general supervision and with moderate difficulty this position is responsible for providing support to Head Start classroom staff in the delivery of high quality education services by ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures in the day-to-day activities of the classroom. This position is also responsible for facilitating the professional development of staff.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Provides support to classroom staff in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to build and maintain high quality classrooms that result in high CLASS scores and positive child outcomes
• Conducts classroom observations for the purpose of developing and implementing program policies and procedures that establish a high quality, continuity of care as required by Performance Standards
• Assists in the development of action plans for the implementation of program policies and procedures that establish a high quality, continuity of care as required by Performance Standards
• Assists in the classroom by role modeling/mentoring highly consistent, high quality classroom management strategies and techniques in accordance with policies and procedures
• Interprets written program policies, procedures and rules as they apply to staff goals
• Provides training to Center Directors to ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skill to support and implement policies and procedures
• Meets with Head Start teaching staff to develop goals for training and professional development plans which will result in higher CLASAS scores and improved outcomes for children
• Facilitates training classroom staff to help staff meet their professional development needs for ensuring high quality, continuity of care
• Prepares and maintains records and reports that will help guide Component Administrators and field staff in their daily work
• Develops and maintains schedules for on-site visitations to ensure consistent visits and communication across the region
• Other related duties as assigned.