Education Specialist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Education Specialist Full Time Troy, NY, US Salary Range: $28.00 To $29.00 Hourly Overview of CEO: CEO is a Community Action Agency committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community. We are looking for individuals who share and demonstrate our core values of Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, and Teamwork. Through our wide range of programs and services, CEO works to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Overview of Team: CEO’s Early Head Start/Head Start program creates partnerships and develops opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment in individuals, families, and communities. We are a federally funded program that provides comprehensive early childhood services to children aged 6 weeks to age 5 and families throughout Rensselaer County. Position Summary: CEO is seeking an Education Specialist to implement and enhance the comprehensive support of Head Start programming through hands on support to classroom teachers. This position will be response to ensure curriculum quality and monitoring and compliance of Head Start educational requirements for the program, as well as providing classroom management support to teachers. Job Description: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Monitor and ensure compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards and framework, State Education requirements, and OCFS Regulations as they relate to the education content area policies and procedures. Maintain a regular schedule of site visits to all CEO center/sites, as assigned. Conduct regular classroom observations of Head Start classrooms to ensure compliance and quality. Provide specialized training, coaching, and support to classrooms. Develop plans for the improvement of classroom functioning as needed. Provide positive management behavior support to classrooms, staff, and children. Model how to intervene when a child is displaying challenging behaviors for classroom staff. Utilize positive behavior support strategies and encourage all classroom staff members to do the same consistently. Locate resources for teachers and families relating to child behavior. Provide short and long-term positive management behavior support to classrooms, staff, and children. Directly model how to intervene when a child is displaying challenging behaviors for classroom staff. Implement child behavior plans with classroom teachers. Demonstrate implementation of individual child behavior plans with classrooms teachers and appropriate center staff. Implement and enhance the comprehensive support of Early Head Start/Head Start programming. This position will assist in the implementation of positive behavior support systems, ensure curriculum quality and monitoring, and provide hands on support to classrooms throughout the program. Participate in all Education Team meetings. Collaborate with ECS management team to ensure recommended services are implemented for children in a timely manner. Work in collaboration with program management to support the programs School Readiness efforts. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (master’s degree preferred) or related field. Experience teaching preschool-age children. Background in Special Education and behavior Management is preferred. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S without the need for Visa Sponsorship. Compensation and Benefits information: $28-$29 per hour- 35 hours a week 10-month schedule (September- June)- Follows Troy City School District Calendar Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance Flexible spending and dependent care accounts Cash payment for waiving health insurance PTO and Sick time accruals Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan 12 paid holidays annually December, February, and Spring School Break Included in Vacation Package Employer sponsored pension plan starting at 5% of salary contribution when eligible Eligibility for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. We are proud to be an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commission On Economic Opportunity