Texas School Ready Coach

THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, INC; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas is seeking a Texas School Ready Coach for the Head Start Administration Office.

This full-time role supports pre-K readiness through coaching, co-teaching, instructional planning and reflective feedback, with required travel for trainings and meetings. You will collaborate with educators to develop lesson plans and schedules reflecting at least 3 hours of cognitive instruction, monitor progress using provided tools, and deliver written feedback after

Qualifications

• Three years experience teaching infants, toddlers, pre-K or K-1st
• Three years experience training or coaching adults
• Use of research-based pre-K literacy / language / numeracy / science materials and instructional strategies
• Understanding of pre-K literacy screening and progress monitoring and how each
• Understanding of Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines, Texas Infant, Toddler and child Care Regulation Standards
• Experience in working with varied groups to achieve integration of early childhood services
• Working knowledge of technology (internet, Microsoft word, excel, videotaping, uploading documents/videos etc.)

Responsibilities

• Work with CLI to support the management of project expenditures.
• Attend and complete all CLI training.
• Facilitate ongoing professional development as required for the implementation of the project (e.g., circle Preschool Foundation Training, ITELG training, eCircle facilitation, progress monitoring training, curriculum training, administrators training, etc.)
• Participate in training opportunities that may require videotaping of coaching practices and interactions with educators in the classroom
• Support educators with the implementation of instructional strategies as outlined in professional development sessions as well as the Classroom Observation Tool.
• Collaborate with educators to develop lesson plans and daily schedules that reflect a minimum of 3 hours of cognitive instruction.
• Assist educators in understanding progress monitoring data reports and providing classroom instruction based on these reports.
• Provide coaching support to educators as required (i.e. service delivery described in this RFA) Use a variety of coaching strategies including video reflection to improve educator quality.
• Meet with the educator after each classroom visit for a minimum of 20 minutes to encourage educator reflection and set goals.
• Use required coaching tools (e.g. Classroom Environment Checklist, Classroom Observation Tool to monitor educator’s progress and to set goals for improvement.
• Provide educators with written feedback (Short Term Goal Report) after each classroom visit.
• Work in collaboration with CU To order, ensure delivery, and inventory educator/classroom materials.
• Collect, update, tack and manage school, classroom, class educator, and child data.
• Attend and participate in required conference calls hosted by CU, including collaborative peer viewing and discussion of own video-recording coaching practices for coaches and coordinators.,
• Participate in required ongoing coaching PLC for professional development.
• Submit coaching samples for peer learning and to earn badges in specific coaching behaviors on an ongoing basis leading toward a coaching certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching experience

Adult training

Education

Three years experience teaching infants, toddlers, pre-K or K-1st

Three years experience training or coaching adults

Use of research-based pre-K literacy / language / numeracy / science materials and instructional strategies

Understanding of pre-K literacy screening and progress monitoring and how each

Understanding of Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines, Texas Infant, Toddler and child Care Regulation Standards

Experience in working with varied groups to achieve integration of early childhood services

Working knowledge of technology (internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, videotaping, uploading documents/videos etc.)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Videotaping

Uploading documents/videos

Job description

COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. OF CENTRAL TEXAS

JOB VACANCY NOTICE # 21-140

Program

Early Childhood Education

Position

Texas School Ready Coach

Location

Head Start Administration Office

Status

Regular Full Time

Schedule

Mon-Fri; 8AM-5PM

Salary

$1,937.00-$2,224.00 Biweekly

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Mission

Community Action develops opportunities for people and communities to realize their potential by providing resources and comprehensive services to empower Central Texans of all ages to become self-sufficient.

Strategic Function

The coach supports classroom implementation to promote pre-K readiness and must utilize various strategies such as coaching, co-teaching, instructional planning and reflective feedback with provided training. Collaboration with CLI staff to maintain TSR Comprehensive model fidelity is required, along with the willingness to travel for coaching trainings, and meetings.

Operating Principles

• Lifelong Learning: Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences.
• Effective Communication: Provides well thought-out, concise, and timely oral and written information.
• Teamwork: Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
• High Personal Standards: Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
• Flexibility: Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities.
• Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness: Considers how work impacts both short term and long-term operating efficiencies.
• Initiative: Is proactive rather than reactive.
• Courteous and Respectful: Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work with CLI to support the management of project expenditures.
• Attend and complete all CLI training.
• Facilitate ongoing professional development as required for the implementation of the project (e.g., circle Preschool Foundation Training, ITELG training, eCircle facilitation, progress monitoring training, curriculum training, administrators training, etc.)
• Participate in training opportunities that may require videotaping of coaching practices and interactions with educators in the classroom
• Support educators with the implementation of instructional strategies as outlined in professional development sessions as well as the Classroom Observation Tool.
• Collaborate with educators to develop lesson plans and daily schedules that reflect a minimum of 3 hours of cognitive instruction.
• Assist educators in understanding progress monitoring data reports and providing classroom instruction based on these reports.
• Provide coaching support to educators as required (i.e. service delivery described in this RFA) Use a variety of coaching strategies including video reflection to improve educator quality.
• Meet with the educator after each classroom visit for a minimum of 20 minutes to encourage educator reflection and set goals.
• Use required coaching tools (e.g. Classroom Environment Checklist, Classroom Observation Tool to monitor educator’s progress and to set goals for improvement.
• Provide educators with written feedback (Short Term Goal Report) after each classroom visit.
• Work in collaboration with CU To order, ensure delivery, and inventory educator/classroom materials.
• Collect, update, tack and manage school, classroom, class educator, and child data.
• Attend and participate in required conference calls hosted by CU, including collaborative peer viewing and discussion of own video-recording coaching practices for coaches and coordinators.,
• Participate in required ongoing coaching PLC for professional development.
• Submit coaching samples for peer learning and to earn badges in specific coaching behaviors on an ongoing basis leading toward a coaching certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Indicators

• Submits time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Submits mileage accurately and on time to supervisor
• Attends all staff and other meetings as assigned
• Manages time effectively.
• Is a positive role model
• Maintains confidentiality: records, client services, and staff.
• Adheres to Agency’s best practices related to time and leave.
• Dress is appropriate to work environment.
• Maintains a safe, orderly and clean environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred

None

Required

Education

• Three years experience teaching infants, toddlers, pre-K or K-1st
• Three years experience training or coaching adults
• Use of research-based pre-K literacy / language / numeracy / science materials and instructional strategies
• Understanding of pre-K literacy screening and progress monitoring ad how each
• Understanding of Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines, Texas Infant, Toddler and child Care Regulation Standards
• Experience in working with varied groups to achieve integration of early childhood services
• Working knowledge of technology (internet, Microsoft word, excel, videotaping, uploading documents/videos etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Be able to lift 25-30 lbs.
• Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on the floor, see, hear and speak with children to ensure children’s health and safety.

Other Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• Initial Health Exam required for all Head Start staff at the employee’s expense.
• Initial and annual TB screening are required for all Head Start staff at the agency’s expense.
• Criminal Background Check required for all Head Start staff at the agency’s expense.
• Fingerprinting required for all Head Star staff at the employee’s expense.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License Class C and daily access to a vehicle.
• Vehicle Insurance (Personal Injury and Liability)