Assistant Director of Early Childhood Development and Intervention - Stamford, United States - Stamford Public Schools

Description

Position Type:
Administration - Certified

Date Posted:
4/22/2024

Location:
Stamford, CT

Date Available:
School Year

Closing Date:
05/12/2024The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

General Statement:
The Assistant Director of Early Childhood Development and Intervention is responsible for managing district pre-K programs, collaborating with principals to ensure that pre-K programs are implemented with fidelity and supporting the private and public pre-K Programs in Stamford.

The Assistant Director of Early Childhood Development and Intervention reports to the Director of Early Childhood Development & Intervention.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports the Director in planning the District Pre K Program
• Supports the Director in implementing the District Pre-K Program
• Supports special education Early Childhood student programming as needed
• Conducts community outreach and workshops on the Kindergarten Transition for prospective families, preschool staff and community stakeholders
• Provides IEP Compliance Support for PPT meetings
• Assists in weekly IEP meetings regarding IEP development, IEP implementation and follow through with weekly special education issues
• Assists the Director in the administration and supervision of preschool and the instructional program
• Assists the Director in aspects of the screening and selection of all school personnel as delegated by the Director
• Assists the Director in aspects of the supervision and evaluation of all school personnel as delegated by the Director
• Assists in preparation and administration of the budget
• Serves in the place of the Director whenever the Director must be absent
• Performs additional administrative duties as delegated by the Director

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Commitment to creating schools that provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body, and heart in every student.
• Knowledge of present practice and current trends in early childhood education and special education.
• Ability to collaborate as part of an integrated team and develops a collegial environment within the school to support all students.
• Knowledge of learning theory, program implementation, best practices in early childhood education and special education.
• Use of data-driven decision making to determine effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, problem solving, organization, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures related to public schools, specifically related to early childhood and special education.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information, develop and monitor a plan and produce data-focused reports.
• Strong record of budget development/administration & understanding financial resources.
• Self-directed with attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively with multiple and diverse constituencies.
• High standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity.
• Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.

Qualifications:

• CT CSDE Intermediate Administration or Supervision certification (092) required.
• CT CSDE certification in Early Childhood, Special Education, or Related Services preferred.
  • 001 Pre-K-Grade 8
  • 002 Pre-K-Grade 6
  • 003 Pre-K-Grade 3
  • 008 Pre-K and Kindergarten
  • 112 Integrated Early Childhood/Special Ed., Birth-Kindergarten
  • 113 Integrated Early Childhood/Special Ed., Nursery-K-Elem., 1-3
  • 065 Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12
  • 165 Comprehensive Special Education, K-12
  • 265 Comprehensive Special Education, 1-12
  • 061 Speech and Language Pathologist
  • 070 School Psychologist
  • 071 School Social Worker
• Demonstrated up-to-date familiarity with developments and trends in school administration, staff supervision and curriculum development and early childhood.
• Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in an elementary school and or Early Childhood Center.
• Demonstrated knowledge of elementary school administration as well as the current practices and techniques involving elementary education, including knowledge of data information systems.
• Demonstrated up-to-date familiarity with developments and trends in special education, student support services, and inclusive best practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of child psychology and the ability to apply effectively its teachings with elementary/preschool school pupils.
• Demonstrated capacity to work well with other people.
• Demonstrated leadership in an educational setting.
• Superior communication skills (oral and written).
• High standards of ethics, honesty and integrity.

Board Approved April 28, 2020

Union:
Stamford Administrative Unit (SAU)

WORK YEAR:
Per SAU Contract

SALARY:
Per SAU Contract

Procedure for Filing an Application:
Online application is required.

Internal Applicants: Please upload a cover letter (summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position) and resume as part of your Internal Application. In addition, be prepared to provide a three letters of reference to the interview committee.