Education Supervisor

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILDREN'S COMMISSION, INC. Education Supervisor

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To manage and lead teaching staff for assigned classrooms; support service delivery at the center level; collaborate to integrate components in all areas; collaborate with managers and directors to assure agency compliance with Licensing Requirements and Federal and State Performance Standards.

Education Supervision

• Supervise Teachers for assigned classrooms.
• Manage and lead center daily operations and center staff.
• Recommend areas of improvement to staff and promote training that reflects the individual needs of staff members and/or the team as a whole.
• Complete all priority tasks accurately and on time, as outlined in the Monthly Task List.
• Perform monitoring tasks related to education, ERSEA and child supervision/safety (child attendance, education services record keeping, classroom monitoring checklists, active supervision/zoning activities, playground checklists, etc.)
• Monitor developmental screening completion and related data entry by expected timelines (ASQ-3, ASQ-SE).
• Monitor Teacher education home visit and parent conference completion and related data entry by expected timelines.
• Monitor Teacher family services home visit completion and related data entry by expected timelines.
• Monitor completion of data entered into TS GOLD® and ChildPlus by Teachers by expected timelines.
• Achieve and maintain CLASS® reliability and administer CLASS® observations as assigned (as training is available).
• Maintain TPOT/TPITOS® reliability and administer TPOT/TPITOS® observations (as training is available).
• Coach classroom staff in the implementation of the Creative Curriculum® and PBIS.
• Assist center staff with child abuse and neglect reports, including tracking, data entry, and routing of reports.
• Coordinate professional development and training plans of assigned staff and track progress towards educational Federal Performance Standards requirements.
• Incorporate reflective supervision practices in daily work with staff.
• Facilitate the resolution of conflicts between staff.
• Oversee the occurrence of case management meetings, consultations, and staff meetings. Participate in case management meetings as requested.
• Complete classroom observations using appropriate tools and assist staff in meeting the individual needs of the children.
• Ensure lesson plans contain required kindergarten readiness activities and required Federal Performance Standard components.
• Track and follow up on child attendance referrals made by teachers.
• Assure that assigned staff maintain required credentials (CBR, CDA, First Aid/CPR, Food Handler’s Card, etc.)

Parent Interaction

• Jointly oversee the planning and facilitation of monthly Family Gatherings, parent committee meetings, and special events as requested, in collaboration with Family Advocates.
• Ensure representation of assigned center(s) on Policy Council.
• Facilitate the resolution of parent concerns.

Center Director

• Assure compliance with staff–child ratios; ensure adequate daily classroom coverage with appropriate staff.
• Ensure the health & safety of all enrolled children in assigned sites and classrooms.
• Be present at the center no less than half of the hours of operation each week; secure a substitute director for any hours of operation that you will be away from the center.
• Promote safety among center staff; maintain a safe working environment; and assure timely completion of all incident reporting.
• Maintain records in compliance with the Oregon Child Care Licensing requirements; maintain documents required by the Agency and Oregon Child Care Division; ensure applicable documents completed daily and stored on site, as needed (personnel file box, classroom staff sign-in sheets, child attendance records, child incident reports, etc.)
• Represent the Agency to the broader public; conduct tours for parents and other guests.
• Coordinate the use of assigned center facilities for meetings, trainings, and events; provide assistance for set up.
• Facilitate and monitor enrollment of new children with ERSEA Manager and Family Advocates.
• Meet and communicate regularly with Component Managers to discuss staff development and component directives.
• Collaborate with center staff in routing interoffice mail and content disbursement
• Conduct monthly Center Meetings for center staff.
• Ensure timely communication with assigned staff regarding Agency policies and procedures.

Community Involvement

• Build and strengthen collaborations and rapport with local agencies and partners, attend appropriate meetings.
• Participate and assist with community events.
• Conduct community outreach, soliciting volunteers and support for the center.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Program Participation and Team Member

• Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings.
• Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities.
• Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner.
• Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives.
• Follow Agency policy/procedures for reporting and documenting suspected child abuse and/or neglect.

Code of Conduct:

Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct

Confidentiality

Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.

Training

In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.

Working Conditions

• Work with adults and physically active three to five-year old children, as well as infants and toddlers.
• Occasional kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on floors
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent computer use.
• Regular walking and standing.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Under Oregon statute, after July 1, 1996, an offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the results of criminal offender information record check and, possibly, fingerprinting, conducted on applicants for employment in early childhood services agencies. Applicants who have been convicted of certain offenses or who refuse to consent to such background checks will not be hired for this position.

Continuation of all positions is contingent upon future funding.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (ECE) or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with 18 quarter (12 semester) college credits in ECE
• Three years’ experience as a Teacher an early childhood environment.
• At least one year of training and/or experience in management and supervision of adults.
• Knowledge of theories and practices of early childhood education/development.
• Step 10 or higher with the Oregon Registry Online (must be attained within 2 months of hire)
• Must be at least 21 years of age, as required by Oregon Administrative Rules

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with parents and students from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively supervise and coach staff from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to provide training, direction, and support to fit individual needs.
• Ability to set and communicate specific goals and monitor progress toward achieving them.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in MS Office Suite and knowledge of, or ability to learn, specialized education software.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation).
• Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry.
• Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Oregon Food Handler’s Card