Govt. Education and Disabilities Services Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Education and Disabilities Services Supervisor, under the direction of the Early Childhood Programs Director, is responsible for organizing, coordinating and implementing of the program's education services and disabilities services in compliance with Head Start regulations, Federal, State and Tribal regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Implements and monitors educational requirements of Federal, State and Tribal regulations.
• Implements and monitors disabilities requirements specific to Part B and Part C of IDEA.
• Maintains data and submits required reports for BIE for Parts B and Part C of IDEA.
• Develops implements and monitors disabilities budgets per Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and Tribal Requirements.
• Develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures programmatic, Tribal and Federal. 
• Selects personnel with appropriate education levels per regulatory requirements.
• Compiles and analyzes administrative, programmatic, and personnel measures to improve productivity and best practices of Early Childhood Education.
• Compiles, analyzes, stores and maintains program data for reports and possible funding opportunities.
• Trains staff in child assessments, on-going observations, and documentation of data.
• Develops and maintains school readiness goals for children, including children with disabilities.
• Ensures Anishinaabe language and culture is implemented in the education plan.  
• Recruits, schedules meetings and takes minutes, etc., for the Education Advisory Committee.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Evacuates children during emergency and monthly drills.
• Supervises performance monitoring and completion of team member evaluations.
• Updates annual education and disabilities plans.
• Assists with the completion of the Self-Assessment and Community Assessment.
• Onboards new team members following company onboarding procedures.
• Trains staff and parents in the areas of education and disabilities, including curriculum and transitions.
• Updates, develops as needed, program policies and procedures.  

CONTACTS:

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, customers and outside vendors/service providers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position medium with lifting of 100 pounds maximum and frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Physical factors include constant typing; frequent sitting, reaching, use of hearing, smell, near/mid/far vision, depth perception, color/field of vision; and occasional standing, walking, carrying/lifting/pushing/pulling, stooping, kneeling crawling, handling and bending. Working conditions include frequent exposure to noise and air quality and occasional exposure to weather, wet/humidity and vibration. Potential hazards include constant computer use; frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, electric shock, chemicals, infectious exposure, client contact and equipment; and occasional exposure to insecticides/pesticides and needles/syringes. Must obtain an annual TB Test. Must be in good physical health as determined by physician.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Human Services or Family Services or Sociology with a minimum of 26 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.

Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience in Early Childhood setting required. Minimum of one-year supervisory experience required. Experience working with Native American children and families preferred.

Certification/License: Must be able to obtain CLASS Reliability Certification within one year of hire. Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within in one year of hire. Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Must maintain a good moral character standing. Must comply with the Sault Tribe’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy which may include random drug tests.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of American with Disabilities Act, Part B and C of IDEA preferred. Knowledge of Federal, State and Tribal regulations as it pertains to Early Childhood Development preferred. Must have knowledge of Best Practices in Early Childhood Education. Must have knowledge of Individual Education Plans and Individual Family Service Plans. Must have a basic understanding of Anishinaabe language and cultural practices. Must have working knowledge and be able to use word processing and spreadsheet and data base software. Must have good project management skills; provide strong leadership, prioritize project tasks, meet project deadlines and effectively communicate with personnel, coworkers, subordinates and the general public. Must be able to maintain detailed and accurate records. Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in a diverse range of audiences and settings. Must be able to study and prepare recommendations on instructional support and best practices in Early Childhood Education and Disabilities. Must maintain confidentiality. Native American preferred.

This job description outlines the general scope and level of responsibilities associated with the position. It is not intended to be an employment contract, nor does it represent a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians reserves the right to modify, add, reassign, or combine job duties or positions, in whole or in part, at any time.