Duties
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manages the planning and delivery of services in the assigned components of the Birth to Three program and Prekindergarten for All/Expansion
2. Collaborates with other administrators for a collaborative, strategic and aligned approach to work in the entire department.
3. Designs, plans, and revises service delivery models to ensure compliance with legal requirements, policy and best educational practice, while supporting the needs of local districts in cooperation with the Director of Student Services and program staff.
4. Supervises and evaluates the performance of personnel as assigned by the Director of Student Services, including licensed and professional staff; supervises the evaluation of educational assistants and paraprofessionals.
5. Given guidelines and priorities, develops initial budget and manages expenditures within the adopted budget.
6. Supervises and makes decisions that affect the daily operation of the programs and quality of services provided.
7. Provides leadership to the department, including assigned program advisory committee(s).
8. Facilitates due process procedures and mediation related to the provision of services under state and federal regulations.
9. Develops program specific procedures, produces guidance and directives, and provides systems of oversight to monitor compliance with program procedures in collaboration with other department managers.
10. Plans for the development and evaluation of the early childhood programs with the Director Student Services and program staff.
11. Coordinates and participates in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of program personnel.
12. Leads instructional improvement, orientation of new staff, and professional development of program personnel in coordination with other Early Learning managers.
13. Communicates regularly with staff, clients, and partner agencies.
14. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with parents, local school districts, and community partner agencies in the best interest of the program.
15. Supervises the maintenance of accurate records including student education files, applicable personnel documents, and fiscal records.
16. Writes and updates (as need) the curriculum in collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction or designee.
Salary/Benefits
Twelve months. Salary as approved by the Board of Education after consideration of the recommendation of the Superintendent.
A regionally competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience
Additional Notes
The Assistant Director of Early Childhood manages assigned components of the Preschool For All/Expansion (PFAA/E program and Birth to Three Program under the state’s Student Success Act. The Assistant Director of Early Childhood supervises employees and managers of assigned programs. The Assistant Director of Early Childhood provides vision for innovative and equitable design and implementation of early childhood services and manages compliance with state and federal standards and mandates pertaining to Early Childhood programs. The Assistant Director of Early Childhood follows and supports Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144 policies and procedures, performs other duties as may be assigned, and works cooperatively and harmoniously with clients, co-workers, community members, agency personnel, the Director of Student Services and other personnel. The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Employees who hold this position may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.
STARTING DATE
Immediately
How to Apply
Applicants must apply on line at www.phsd144.net and include the following: Letter of interest in the position, resume, High School Diploma or College Transcripts (awarded degree), and three (3) signed letters of recommendation. Internal applicants must complete transfer request at the same site. Questions should be directed to Human Resource Department (708) 210-2888; Administration Center, 3015 W. 163rd Street, Markham, IL 60428. Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144 conducts pre-employment drug tests, and background checks. AA/EOE