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　　POSITION SUMMARY:\Supervise and coach staff to ensure that the program provides qualityand developmentally appropriate services\to children ,develops a strong working relationship with families andstaff which establish a work climate that\nurtures growth, learning, and positive interaction.\Implement and maintain, through organization and supervision, and aslead teacher of one classroom, an early\childhood education program that meets all Head Start ProgramPerformance Standards and state child care\guidelines.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\Responsible for daily leadership, supervision, training, and modeling ofbest practices for center staff\and volunteers.\Obtain and share knowledge of theories and techniques regarding EarlyChildhood development.\Provide regular supervision and support of all assigned classroom staffthrough recognized practices\such as reflective supervision, on-going training, performance appraisalsystems, professional\development goals and corrective action plans.\Plan for recruitment of children with center staff to assure fundedenrollment is achieved.\Lead center staff to recruit, train and schedule parent and communityvolunteers and document volunteer\hours to fulfill federal match requirements.\Responsible to ensure completion of data entry in Agency approved DataSystem.\Work in conjunction with the Head Start management team, and center teamto set up a developmentally\appropriate classroom based on Head Start Program PerformanceStandards-using the research based\curriculum selected by the agency and other supplmental curriculum.Implment PBS (Positive Behavior\Support) and other strategies provided by the program.\Be available to travel within agency area and occasional out of areatrips for training/professional\development.\Individualize teaching to enable children to attain school readiness andsocial emotional goals in\partnership with families.\Screen and observe the developmental level of each child makingappropriate referrals to the local\Special Education Services.\In conjunction with the Professional Development Coordiantor ensurestaff required to complete the\CDA process and other educational requirement meet establishedexpectations. .\Train and ensure staff knowledge and competency regarding ProgramPerformance Standards, Policies\and Procedures, KDHE Licensing and best practices, Personnel Manual,Positive Behavior Support\(PBS) , Reflective Supervision, ERSEA, Apricot, Research BasedCurriculum , Supplemental\Curriculum, and monthly Program Information Report (PIR), andrecruitment plans to ensure\compliance.\Be responsible for working cooperatively with all the compente leads ofEducation, Parent and\Community Involvement, Health, Nutrition, Curriculum, Coaching, MentalHealth, and Disability\services to assigned families ensruing their goals or needs are met.\Participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or IndividualFamily Service Plan (IFSP)\meetings for assigned children with special needs while taking the roleof resource person and parent\advocate.\Ensure parents/primary caregivers are educated on and have access to allpolicies included in the Parent\Handbook.\Develop relationship with education and administrative staff at localschools to ensure smooth\transitions to new educational settings for all Head Start children.\Monitor quality of transportation services through periodic observationon the transportation route and\review of vehicle inspection forms and all other documentation tosupport licensing regulations if\applicable.\Provide child progress report during parent teacher conferences, homevisits and/or upon request of\parent.\Directly supervise classroom staff, custodian, and other lead teac ersif applies to center.\Co- Supervise cook and family service worker.\Turn in monthly paperwork including petty cash & accounts payable.\Plan and facilitate team meetings.\Be available as first line of communication within the center.\Cross train for all center positions.\Ability to work unconventional business hours.\Utilize Positive Behavior Support (PBS) process and strategies toprevent and reduce challenging\behavior.\Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures.\Maintain dependable, punctual attendance, and adhere to appropriatebreak times.\Attend mandatory In-Service trainings and staff meetings.\Responsibility to report any suspected abuse or neglect to appropriateauthority.\Advocate for SEK-CAP, Inc. in the community.\Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of SEK-CAP, Inc.customers.\Uphold and promote the core values and mission statement of SEK-CAP,Inc.\Support management decisions both in actions and words.\Other duties as assigned.