POSITION GOAL

Ensure Broward County School District is in compliance with all criteria established by state and federal legislation specific to early childhood education by communicating up-to-date educational programming information and providing support services specific to students at the early childhood level of education, principals, teachers and parents.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Teacher Specialist, Early Childhood Education shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below:

• Serve as a member of the assigned department staff to ensure compliance with all criteria established by state and federal early childhood legislation.
• Provide for in-depth educational evaluations of students at the early childhood level, as needed.
• Provide assistance to early childhood teachers in screening students and applying developmentally appropriate practices.
• Serve on staffing committees and participate in the development of individual education programs for early childhood exceptional students.
• Coordinate services to learning impaired early childhood students from community agencies.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and provision of professional development activities in coordination with the Department of Professional Development Standards and Support.
• Counsel parents, teachers, administrators and other appropriate personnel regarding the implications of learning and/or behavioral problems of students at the early childhood level of education.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to early childhood teachers and staff.
• Assist in the development and identification of relevant research related to early childhood education.
• Participate in the evaluation of early childhood instructional materials.
• Utilize technology for professional communication, data-driven classroom instruction, assessment, and collaboration with parents.
• Research and have familiarity with School District databases and performance evaluation models.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, by the immediate supervisor or designee.
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education with Florida certification in Early Childhood (Birth – Third Grade) or PreK/Primary.
• A minimum of five (5) years, within the last ten (10) years, of professional experience in the early childhood field.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned master’s degree in education from an accredited institution with Florida certification in Early Childhood (Birth – Third Grade) or PreK/Primary.
• Experience in diagnostic prescriptive work.
• Bilingual skills.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

On a daily basis works with principals, teachers and parents in terms of communicating educational programming and coordinating assistance services specific to students at the early childhood level of education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: KK-145

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