Early Childhood Coordinator - Canton, United States - Canton Public Schools

Canton Public Schools

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Canton, United States

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Description

The
Rodman Early Childhood Centeris an inclusive, integrated preschool community for all students and staff and serves over 100 students
. The
Rodman Early Childhood Centeris elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences.

We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school.

JOB SUMMARY

A dynamic and innovative educational early childhood leader who possesses a compelling vision for the future of a student-centered and integrated PreK program.

A strong ability to lead, collaborate and inspire the faculty, staff, and students, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, equity, and inclusion.

The Early Childhood Coordinator will lead and manage a highly effective and respected school as a professional learning community characterized by common purpose, collaborative activity, and collective responsibility.

Working closely with the Team Chair and Student Services to ensure the effective implementation of special education supports and services.

Responsible for providing instructional leadership to a school community that prides itself on educational excellence and equity through the development and implementation of strong and innovative curricular programs, the planning and provision of high-quality professional development, and the development and maintenance of a budget that is fiscally responsible and supports the districts core values, mission, and vision.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES(include but are not limited to)**:

Provides leadership in the implementation of all required curriculum within the school
Keeps abreast of current early childhood and special education research and professional literature
Acts as a consultant to the Director of Student Services on budgetary matters, transportation, grants, facility use, and other general district procedures. In addition is the lead on all funds collected as tuition for peer model students
Coordinates transition of preschool students to kindergarten in a cohesive and efficient manner that engages teachers, administrators, and families.
Supervises and maintains a safe environment for staff and students
Develops and monitors child safety protocols
Maintains and distributes all required records and reports as required by Chapter 766 and in accordance with state and federal statutes for the preschool
Acts as a liaison and consultant to the Canton Association of Parents and Teachers (CAPT) including but not limited to planning parent training
Supervises classroom and integrative therapies in accordance with each childs individualized educational plan (IEP)
Provides for appropriate training and inservice activities for the Developmental Preschool staff
Hires staff in conjunction with the Director of Student Services for the Developmental Preschool
Supervises outreach and recruitment of families from DEEC defined high need in specific categories
Performs such other tasks and assumes other duties as may from timetotime be assigned by the Director of Student Services, the Superintendent or his designee

Qualifications:

A Masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in special education or early childhood.
A valid Massachusetts DESE Certification as a school principal/assistant principal preK6 or Special Education Administrator
A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in either school administration or special education with young children with special needs.
Experience working in an administrative role with supervisory responsibilities
A proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to, administrators, parents, teachers, school committee members, other school staff, human service and governmental agencies.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Wellorganized with excellent leadership abilities
Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
Employmentbased on successful completion of CORI and fingerprinting background
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:
Director of Student Services

SUPERVISES:
Early Childhood Coordinator is responsible for the performance evaluation of all early childhood staff

WORK YEAR:
203 days

COMPENSATION:
Competitive salary with comparable districts