1.       

Presents a positive role model for students that supports the mission of Head Start and the school district.

2.       

Maintains a positive and effective relationship with supervisors and colleagues.                                                                                                                               

3.       

Deals sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.

4.       

Effectively communicates with colleagues, students, and parents; participates in policy council meetings as a non-voting member; develops and maintains effective individual and group relationships.

5.       

Assesses and responds to needs and recruitment of the children, including children with disabilities; visits classrooms and consults with teachers on services needed.

6.       

Makes home visits as needed to gather information relating to students.

7.       

Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of the Social Services program and parent involvement; implements changes based on findings.

8.       

Effectively plans the social services and parent involvement program; provides assistance to develop education and personal plans.     

9.       

Performs casework service with parents as needed to increase the parents’ understanding, their constructive participation in resolving their child’s problems, and their knowledge and use of available and appropriate resources.           

10.     

Serves as liaison between head start student, home, school, and community resources, such as family service agencies, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors and clergy members.                                                            

11.     

Utilizes the referral process to help students and others use special programs and services, including counseling, emergency assistance, or crisis intervention.  Assists with the follow-up of the service needs; provides information to families on available community services.

12.     

Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents required.  Assists with the confidentiality of all required reports. 

13.     

Makes parent contact/follow-up for children whose participation in Head Start is irregular; tracks students who withdraw.

14.     

Assists in the planning and implementation of parent involvement activities.

15.     

Monitors the progress of selected students participating in the extended day/extended year STEP program.

16.     

Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local Board of Trustees in pursuing the mission of the school district.

17.     

Keeps informed about new state and federal guidelines and policies.

18.     

Complies with all district and campus routines and regulations.

19.     

Effectively communicates to students, staff, and parents school guidelines for student conduct especially as they relate to Head Start students.

20.     

Encourages plans for improved student behavior that reflects enhanced opportunities for learning.

21.     

Assists in creating an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of the head start students.

22.     

Improves leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities.

23.     

Performs duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for Educators.

24.     

Uses information provided through the District appraisal process to improve performance.

25.     

Articulates the district mission and the Head Start mission in the area of social service and parent involvement to the community; solicits its support in realizing the mission.

26.     

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

27.     

Cooperates with existing community resources such as neighborhood and community groups.                  

28.     

Assists parents to develop their skills and knowledge in the area of parenting, medical/dental topics, mental health, nutrition, early childhood development, and personal growth.

29.     

Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and as assigned.

30.     

Annually establishes and meets performance goals.