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**Summary: Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the education component through supervision of classroom staff.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain confidentiality.**

1. Responsible for day to day operations of assigned Head Start/Early Head Start facility.
2. Provide Leadership for staff at assigned Head Start/Early Head Start Site.
3. Maintain adequate staff and equipment to operate an effective education services program.
4. Visit the classrooms and staff for purposes of observation, consultation, supervision, monitoring and coaching.
5. Monitor field trip activities; approve time sheets and other paperwork and documentation complet by the teaching staff including home visits and parent/Teacher conferences.
6. Plan, coordinate, and carry out training events with education services staff and other components.
7. Train teaching staff on the designated screening and assessment of children and assist in implementing results in the classrooms.
8. Assist teachers in developing daily activities and lesson plans around child outcomes.
9. Assist the Education Services Manager in the development and implementation of the curriculum, and planning teacher meetings.
10. Plan an orientation for substitutes, new education component staff and volunteers.
11. Work with teaching staff to develop individual plans for improvement using designated classroom checklists.
12. Participate in family /child support meetings and Individualized Education Plan (IEP)/Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings, as requested.
13. Implement and monitor the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation process within the classroom.
14. Review Department of Human Service (DHS) licensing site books for current information.
15. Participate in the annual self-assessment and Community Assessment.
16. Annually hold meetings of preschool teachers, childcare providers, developmental preschool teachers and kindergarten teachers to promote partnerships and to discuss transitioning activities.
17. Develop and maintain partnerships with community schools and other programs and agencies.
18. Participate in training events and meetings as requested by the Head Start / Early Head Start Director.
19. Supervise Lead Teachers; evaluate as indicated annually.
20. Be knowledgeable of federal, state and local regulations regarding education services.
21. Knowledgeable of and responsible for the implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards and aware of the Agencys other programs, mission and goals.
22. Assist in delivery of supplies to classrooms and centers.
23. Model professional behavior and dress code.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for day to day operations of assigned Head Start/Early Head Start facility. Supervise Lead Teachers. Is responsible for the overall supervision and evaluation of the classrooms. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; motivating to succeed and taking corrective action; addressing concerns and resolving problems.

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