608A - TITLE I/HEAD START EARLY LITERACY TRAINER/MENTOR

 

REPORTS TO:  Head Start Director & Head Start Early Childhood Education Coordinator


QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Reading or Early Childhood preferred.
  2. Valid Texas teacher certificate with at least three years successful teaching experience.
  3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate.
     

JOB GOAL: To deliver to instructional decision makers achievement data which will improve the teaching/learning process.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Administrative/Professional Pay Grade 2 with a maximum employment of 192 days. 

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

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Communicates with appropriate personnel.
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Assist with presenting Literacy training to new Head Start Teachers Start teachers.
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Assist with presenting Literacy follow-up training as needed.
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Assist with presenting Literacy training for Head Start Assistants.
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Facilitate small group and individual follow-up training as needed.
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Assist with coordinating staff development and Head Start required trainings for Head Start education staff.
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Evaluate lesson plans and provide feedback to Head Start teachers weekly.
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Evaluate student portfolios in Head Start classrooms based on pre-determined criteria.
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Assist with the development of thematic instructional units.
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Participate in ongoing staff development related to Head Start.
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Assist with planning and implementing transitional activities for Head Start students and families.
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Provide cognitive coaching and feedback to Head Start teachers.
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Serve as a mentor to assigned Head Start teachers.
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Observe teachers and provide feedback based on a research-based literacy model.
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Improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities.
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Monitor assigned classrooms.
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Assist with planning and conducting parental involvement activities.
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Conduct ongoing monitoring of teacher accountability items.
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Assist with planning and implementing student assessment procedures.
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Assist with evaluation of curriculum and instructional program.
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On-going research of current successful strategies and programs for early readers.
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Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for Educators.
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Perform other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and as assigned.
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Annually establishes and meets performance goals.
  25. Perform bi-annual check of Head Start student folders.
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 Enter Educational data information into Child Plus.

 

Equipment used: 
Computer, copier, fax, presentation equipment and other related office equipment.

Working conditions:
Mental Demands:  Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate several requests simultaneously; interpret policies and procedures.
Physical Demands:  Moderate standing, sitting, stooping, bending and lifting; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent district-wide travel. 

The foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. 01/09 sr