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MS Action for Progress, Inc.
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ECE SPECIALIST
Upper Southern District Office



Description:
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Supervision and monitoring  of the implementation of the curriculum weekly
• Provide training pre-service training to classroom staff annually 
• Assist in the orientation of new classroom staff within the first two weeks
• Provide in-service training to classroom staff monthly 
• Provide Training and Technical (T&TA) on an ongoing bases
• Monitor the screening process within the first 30 days of school year and continue weekly.
• Monitor the assessment process during the prescribed schedule to ensure each child is assessed 
• Provide T&TA and monitoring in setting up the learning environments prior to children's first day of school and weekly during center visits  
• Monitor all children’s education information printed and automated weekly
• Conduct Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) observations at least 3 times a year 
• Assist classroom staff in designing developmentally appropriate lesson plans (individual and group) and activities weekly and ongoing 
• Assist in coaching the classroom staff with teaching practices and instructional strategies on a weekly basis 
• Ensure that all classrooms have age-appropriate supplies and equipment annually. 
• Work collaboratively with the local education agencies (LEA) to ensure a smooth transition between the next learning environment as prescribed by the agreement. 
 Health and Safety
• Monitor the classroom environment for safety practices, i.e., covered outlet, sharp edges, accessible exit windows, chemicals out of children’s reach, etc., during weekly visits to centers. 
• Monitor for the supervision of all children at all times weekly during visits to centers  
• Monitor playgrounds for age-appropriate equipment and supervision practices during weekly visits to centers 
• Monitor the hand washing procedures and practices for the children during weekly visits to centers 
       Child Development - Health
• Monitor tooth brushing practices and procedures during weekly visit to centers  
• Monitor for 45-day compliance screenings within the first 30 days of school and weekly throughout   
• In collaboration with the Regional Content Generalist, monitor the  diagnosis, follow up, and treatment of 45-day screeners  
• Participate in the health advisory quarterly   
       Child Development – Nutrition
• Monitor meal service to ensure compliance with Family Style dining during visits to centers   
• Ensure classroom nutrition experiences are taking place monthly  
• Keep classroom staff abreast of all children in the classroom on special diets or have food allergies during visit to centers   
       Child Development – Disabilities
• Monitor the screening process of all children who are suspected of having a disability for timely referral and follow-up monthly   
• Work with the local education agencies to ensure the evaluation process is done in a timely manner and appropriate documentation is maintained to ensure 60 days compliance for evaluation and 30 days for IEP development   
• Ensure parents and appropriate staff are kept informed and available for IFSP/IEP meetings 
• Monitoring the reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives within the classroom lessons and progress during visits to centers   
• Ensure all accommodations, modified/adapted equipment and supplies are purchased and distributed for those in need based on IEP -  Monthly  
• Work collaboratively with the Regional Content Generalists and local education agencies for representation at meetings regarding disability services -  Scheduled by LEA 
Child Development – Mental Health
• Monitoring screening process of all children who have behavior concerns for timely referral and observations within the first 30 days of school and weekly throughout   
• Work collaboratively with the mental health professional to ensure classroom staff receive support with children who have challenging behaviors   
• Ensure classroom staff are implementing the intervention strategies recommended by the mental health professional during visits to centers    
Parent Family and Community Engagement
• Monitoring the home visit process to ensure compliance and support parents in their child’s education twice during the program year     
• Monitoring the parent conference process to ensure compliance and collaborating with parents regarding children’s progress and developmental needs twice during the year and as needed   
Record Keeping and Reporting
• Monitor the automated system for children's assessment and progress at least three times during the program year   
• Track follow-ups and treatments of referrals, IFSPs, IEPs, and health services that may hinder the child’s development monthly.   
• Track the children's education services for compliance monthly.   
• Submit a monthly status report of routine monitoring with corrections and recommendations monthly through the Management Suite   
• Enter CLASS observations result in the ChildPlus System three times during the program year


Location: Natchez, MS 
 
 
Requirements:
· Master’s degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education with minimum of 6 classes (18 hours) with ECE/ECD primary focus and at least three years demonstrated related experience with age groups of 8 weeks to 4 years through employment or practicum, in a pre-school educational environment; OR Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education with minimum of 6 classes (18 hours) with ECE/ECD primary focus and at least five years demonstrated related experience with age groups of 8 weeks to 4 years through employment or practicum, in a pre-school educational environment.
· Intermediate to advanced computer skills, Internet, and email.
· Current enrollment in the Mississippi Department of Health Child Care Division-Criminal History/ Background Registry
· Valid Mississippi Driver’s license and access to transportation.
 


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