Provide modeling, coaching, observing, and providing feedback to teaching staff in preschool programs using the reflective cycle. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Visiting classrooms regularly to model, coach, informally observe using structured observation instruments, and provide feedback to teaching staff in preschool programs based on the reflective cycle to assist with the implementation of the comprehensive curriculum and the Preschool Standards; 2. Assist novice teachers; 3. Provide profe... more details
Preschool Instructional Coach
JobID: 2479
Position Type: District Wide/Preschool Teacher
Date Posted: 7/3/2024
Location: Developmental Learning Center
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Date Available: 2024-2025 School Year
Closing Date: 07/18/2024
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Montclair Public Schools Personnel Department
Preschool Intervention and Referral Specialist
Position: Preschool Instructional Coach (1 FTE)
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree and preschool through grade three (P-3) teacher certification;
Experience teaching in general education preschool programs;
Experience in implementing developmentally appropriate preschool curricula;
Experience with a range of appropriate early childhood assessments, including performance-based and classroom-quality assessment instruments;
Experience providing professional development to classroom teachers;
Ability to work on site during the hours required
Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
Required criminal background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal alien status
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
REPORTS TO: Assigned Pre-K Administrator
JOB GOAL: Provide modeling, coaching, observing, and providing feedback to teaching staff in preschool programs using the reflective cycle.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Visiting classrooms regularly to model, coach, informally observe using structured observation instruments, and provide feedback to teaching staff in preschool programs based on the reflective cycle to assist with the implementation of the comprehensive curriculum and the Preschool Standards; 2. Assist novice teachers; 3. Provide professional development that supports English language learners and children in inclusive classrooms settings; 4. Providing staff development based on systematic classroom observations consistent with a classroom-quality assessment instrument; 5. Making recommendations to administrators or supervisors of preschool programs to provide additional professional development as needed; 6. Ensuring systematic early childhood program assessment occurs in the preschool program; 7. Collaborating with the preschool intervention and referral specialists (PIRSs) to ensure systematic curriculum supports in social-emotional development; 8. Ensuring implementation of the comprehensive performance-based assessment system that is connected to the comprehensive preschool curriculum as part of the three-year preschool program plan and/or annual update; 9. Participating in parent involvement programs with district board of education and private provider staff; 10. Supporting transition activities, programs, and services between and among preschool through grade three programs; and 1 1. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month salary and benefits as determined by the Board. This is a PreK Grant funded position.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified staff.
Established: 11/2023 Revised: 6/2024
The Montclair Public School District encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category.
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Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply online at: Applitrack
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