Preschool Specialist: District-wide Coach & PD Leader

Lansing School District; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lansing School District is seeking a Preschool Specialist to provide district-wide support for Universal Preschool classrooms. Through consultation, coaching, modeling, and professional learning, you will build staff capacity to implement developmentally appropriate instructional and behavioral practices that support academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success for all preschool students.

You will also assist with transitions into kindergarten and early elementary grades.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate or equivalent Early Childhood credential.
• Minimum of three years of successful experience in early childhood education or related fields.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for preschool-aged children.
• Experience providing consultation, coaching, and professional learning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, coaching, and modeling to preschool teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators in Universal Preschool classrooms.
• Support implementation of evidence-based instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional practices to promote inclusive learning environments.
• Conduct classroom observations and use data to recommend and monitor supports.
• Develop individualized supports, accommodations, and Student Success Plans as appropriate.
• Participate in MTSS and Child Study meetings to support student success.
• Design and facilitate professional learning focused on early childhood instruction and inclusive practices.
• Collaborate with Early Childhood leadership and families to coordinate supports across preschool programs.
• Support transition planning from preschool into kindergarten and early elementary grades.

Skills

Coaching educators

Clear communication

Data-informed decisions

Problem-solving

Education

Michigan teaching certificate/credential

Job description

The Lansing School District is seeking a Preschool Specialist to provide district-wide support for Universal Preschool classrooms. Through consultation, coaching, modeling, and professional learning, you will build staff capacity to implement developmentally appropriate instructional and behavioral practices that support academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success for all preschool students.

You will also assist with transitions into kindergarten and early elementary grades.