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- POSITION OVERVIEW The Child Development Specialist (CDS) supports instructional implementation per Center of Excellence recommendations, in alignment with Conscious Discipline principles, to support EHS/HS staff in facilitating the participation and inclusion of all children in the classroom.
- The CDS collaborates closely with the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Clinician to bridge guidance for continuous improvement of interactions supporting relational health and well-being for children and teachers.
- The CDS collaborates within a multi-disciplinary team to support early childhood best practices in sustaining developmentally sensitive, relationship-focused, hope centered and trauma informed service delivery.
- Demonstrate capacity for providing developmentally sensitive, evidence-based, hope centered and trauma informed practice services and leadership.
- Monitor the accurate and timely completion, and Child Plus entry, of the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) required on-going 45-day developmental screening/re-screening/referral process, and other required documentation.
- Monitor, analyze, and use curriculum-based assessment and outcome reports and data (via the FCR process) to plan and individualize instruction, resulting in measurable child progress toward developmentally appropriate school readiness goals.
- Perform other appropriate and related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor, Directors of Services , Senior Program Director, and Chief Program Officer.
- Master's degree in Early Childhood Education Experience Five (5) years of experience working in early child care and education Direct classroom experience with birth to three (3) years Experience working in Early Head Start/Head Start Skills Knowledge Abilities Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children and families.
Instructional Coach - Oklahoma City, United States - Sunbeam Family Services Inc
