Apply By:06/27/24
Division:Head Start Division
Management Level:Senior Supervisor - 2nd Line
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
Description:The
Education and Disabilities Assistant Manager supports the oversight of all education and disabilities services. Provide direct supervision to the Education Supervisors to support the monitoring of teaching staff to see that they meet or exceed performance standards, as well as respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints. Ensure effective communication between teaching staff, specialists, and family support staff to increase program outcomes. Assist the Education and Disabilities Manager in addressing personnel issues that arise with appropriate staff.
Schedule : This full-time, standard position can expect to work Monday-Friday. This position reports on-site to the Head Start Arvada location.
Compensation:
Anticipated Hiring Range: $79,000.00 $79,200.480 USD Annual Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.
Staff that are fluent in a language other than English may be eligible for additional compensation for the use of bi-lingual skills.
Benefits: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.
Essential Duties: - Oversee aspects of lesson planning to ensure compliance with Teaching Strategies Gold (TS Gold) standards and curriculum fidelity. Partner with the on-site special education team, communicating and planning with the Local Education Agency (LEA), supporting classrooms with Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, and tracking concerns forms, screenings, and evaluations for children. Maintain CLASS certification.
- Ensure appropriate training, evaluation and supervision is provided to employees on an on-going basis. Assist with the development of coaching plans and professional development for all teaching staff. Ensure that the Head Start Performance Standards and Policy/Procedures, as well as best practices in early childhood education are implemented consistently in all Head Start classrooms.
- Observe and evaluate all classroom teachers and environments for compliance for Head Start Standards, Teaching Strategies, C.L.A.S.S. (Observation tool for teacher rating), Flip-IT, Results Matter, Colorado Department of Education, and Child Care Licensing. Provide ongoing evaluation of data outcomes to determine areas of strengths and weaknesses.
- Oversee all hiring of new education staff. Oversee all lesson planning and curriculum and assessment implementation to ensure curriculum fidelity. Update school readiness goals and plan as needed.
- Track budget information for all classrooms. Assist with monthly internal monitoring to ensure Colorado state licensing and Head Start compliance.
- Supervises staff in area of responsibility. Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraisals, and taking corrective action. Conducts performance evaluations and communicates short- and long-term goals and objectives. Submits personnel records and reports as required by the county. Assists and advises subordinates as necessary, resolves problems as non-routine situations arise, and ensures adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards. Communicates changes in policy and procedures to direct reports and implements them as directed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Minimal Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and;
- 3 years of work-related experience.
- Or an equivalent combination of years of experience and education completed.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education
- Strong customer service
- Ability to articulate clearly and effectively to varying levels of customers
- Experience with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
- Previous supervisory experience
- Previous Head Start experience
Additional Job Information: - Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.
- Offer of employment contingent on review of child abuse neglect database, fingerprint results, criminal background, sex offender registry, motor vehicle record check, and education verification.
- Must have a valid driver's license, if you are from out of state, you must obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date and you must not have any major violations, nor more than one DUI, DWI,DWAIconviction in the past three years.
- Willingness to occasionally travel to assigned Head Start Sites (Arvada or Wheat Ridge).
- Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
How to Apply: Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities .
Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal .
For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs
Questions: - County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us
- Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or talent@jeffcolibrary.org
- Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or sheriff.recruiting@co.jefferson.co.us
Education:Experience:Work Experience: Minimum three years
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