Head Start Classroom Support Specialist, Flagstaff

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7539526 (APPROVED: 03/26/2020) REVISED 2/04/2025 NORTHERN ARIZONA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NACOG) CLASSROOM SUPPORT SPECIALIST Department: Head Start Pay Grade: G11 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Opera ons Manager POSITION SUMMARY: Working under general supervision and with moderate difficulty this posi on is responsible for providing support to Head Start classroom staff in the delivery of high quality educa on services by ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures in the day-to-day ac vi es of the classroom. This posi on is also responsible for facilita ng the professional development of staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Provides support to classroom staff in the development and implementa on of policies and procedures to build and maintain high quality classrooms that result in high CLASS scores and posi ve child outcomes ? Conducts classroom observa ons for the purpose of developing and implemen ng program policies and procedures that establish a high quality, con nuity of care as required by Performance Standards ? Assists in the development of ac on plans for the implementa on of program policies and procedures that establish a high quality, con nuity of care as required by Performance Standards ? Assists in the classroom by role modeling/mentoring highly consistent, high quality classroom management strategies and techniques in accordance with policies and procedures ? Interprets wri en program policies, procedures and rules as they apply to staff goals ? Provides training to Center Directors to ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skill to support and implement policies and procedures ? Meets with Head Start teaching staff to develop goals for training and professional development plans which will result in higher CLASS scores and improved outcomes for children ? Facilitates training classroom staff to help staff meet their professional development needs for ensuring high quality, con nuity of care ? Prepares and maintains records and reports that will help guide Component Administrators and field staff in their daily work ? Develops and maintains schedules for on-site visita ons to ensure consistent visits and communica on across the region Other related du es as assigned. (APPROVED: 03/26/2020) REVISED 2/04/2025 CLASSROOM SUPPORT SPECIALIST CONTINUED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Educa on or other related field of study; and 3-5 years classroom experience or 5 years experience with a CDA or equivalent cer fica on and the ability to earn an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Educa on within 18 months of hire. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: ? Fingerprint Clearance Card ? Criminal Background Check ? Motor Vehicle Report (annual) CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: ? First Aide/CPR TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: ? Appropriate classroom set up and management ? Curriculum fidelity ? Pyramid model ? Conscious discipline ? CACFP family style meals ? Health and dental health component GENERAL COMPETENCIES: ? Analy cal thinking ? Business acumen ? Communica on ? Cultural competence ? Mentoring / training competence ? Organiza on skills ? Problem solving skills ? Public speaking TRAVEL REQUIRED: ? < 5% X < 25% ? < 50% ? < 75% ? 100% PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: Physical Ac vity: Frequent standing, walking, talking, listening, si ng. Physical exer on: _X_ Sedentary; ___ Light; ___Medium; ___ Heavy; ___ Very Heavy. Work involves Work involves exer ng up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amounts of force frequently or constantly to li , carry push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves si ng most of the me. (APPROVED: 03/26/2020) REVISED 2/04/2025 CLASSROOM SUPPORT SPECIALIST CONTINUED Visual requirements: Working condi ons: Regular exposure to extreme weather condi ons and infec ous disease NACOG is an affirma ve ac on and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive considera on for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orienta on, na onal origin, disability, veteran status, gene c informa on, or any other characteris c protected by the state, federal, or local law. NACOG is commi ed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommoda on for individual with disabili es in employment, its services, programs, and ac vi es. To request reasonable accommoda on, contact the Human Resources Director, 928-774-1895, [email protected]. SIGNATURES: This job descrip on has been approved by: Department Director: _________________________________ Date: _________________________________ Human Resources Director: ____________________________ Date: _________________________________ Execu ve Director: ___________________________________ Date: _________________________________ Employee signature below cons tutes employees understanding of the requirements, essen al