NOTICE OF VACANCY

(Grant-Funded Position)

POSITION: Head Start Early Childhood Practice-Based Coaching Specialist

LOCATION: Office Location: Plum Point Elementary School and Head Start and Community Sites

JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for supporting Head Start instructors and home-based educators in individual and small group settings, utilizing effective teaching practices to promote positive development of children

REPORTS TO: Head Start Program Coordinator and Calvert County Public Schools Grant Manager

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE: At the time of application, candidate must have:

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field
• Three years of work experience in Early Childhood setting, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have/be:

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  Knowledge of early childhood education, all domains of learning and development, current research and understanding of how research can be translated into classroom instruction
• Knowledge of Head Start structure and functions preferred and the ability to follow Head Start Performance Standards
• Demonstrated computer and keyboarding skills to effectively use software products to facilitate lesson plans, assessments, program reports and word processing
• Experience working and communicating with culturally-, linguistically-, developmentally- and age-diverse groups
• Certified CLASS Observer or become Certified CLASS Observer within two years of hire
• Ability to acquire and maintain Trainer of Trainer Certification in Practice-Based Coaching techniques
• Strong communication skills
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools and Head Start may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

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  Participate as part of the coaching team to provide professional and relationship-based coaching using the Practice-Based Coaching Model prompting continuous learning and improvement in professional practice.
• Develop individualized plans with each instructor/home-based educator to identify specific objectives of focus, recognizing individual learning styles and backgrounds.
• Plan and assist in preparing learning materials for activities appropriate for preschool age (3 to 5 years of age) children.
• Plan and conduct regularly scheduled focused observations and reflective conferences with each individual, geared toward targeted objectives.
• Bring instructors and home-based educators together for face-to-face guided discussion on a regularly. scheduled basis using readings or curriculum planning tasks to focus discussion allowing for the sharing of experiences with one another.
• Contribute to the efforts in developing staff to achieve strong child outcomes to meet school readiness goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and drive. Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: Must have the ability to work flexible hours and set schedule according to program and family needs.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) month position, $33.98 per hour; 7 hours per day. Employment is contingent upon continued grant funding and need. If chosen for this position, the candidate must enroll in direct deposit.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: Immediate Vacancy

JOB CLOSING: Open until filled

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.

Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. James Kurtz

Director of Student Services

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. Zachary Seawell

Director of Human Resources

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.