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What they do
A Curriculum Specialist works in a public school district to coordinate curriculum. Works with teachers to develop curriculum that helps students learn effectively and meets state educational standards. Analyzes student assessment data, and chooses textbooks, educational materials, and new technologies to support teaching. May specialize in particular grade levels or subject areas, or education for specific groups of students such as English Language Learners.
$60,516 / year median in Indiana
Job Description
- Back to Jobs Department ECFS Location IN201
- Muncie HS Center (Muncie, IN) Position Type Regular Full Time Exempt Salary $51,004.38
- $58,961.
COMMITMENT TO TRAUMA INFORMED CARE
Telamon|TRC has taken steps to shift our organization into a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model. This changes our perceptions about the individuals that we work with, employees and customers, including families and children. A trauma-informed system of care provides services that empower employees and customers, including families and children, to feel safe, welcomed and engaged at all levels of organizational interaction. Exchanges that could be potentially retraumatizing, or trigger traumatic reactions require thoughtfulness and non-judgement. Ongoing, as an organization, we collaborate to educate employees about the effects of violence, victimization and trauma on individuals. This model supports a culture of safety for employees and customers, including families and children.POSITION SUMMARY
Provides leadership through the coordination and supervision of classroom and home based educational services. Recruits, trains, and supervises personnel.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensures there is a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate learning environment. Protects the safety of children by ensuring the implementation of active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time. 2. Work in coordination with multi-disciplinary team to ensure the needs of children, families and staff are met. 3. Meets federal, state, and program documentation requirements by maintaining accurate, objective, complete, timely, and well-organized child and family records. 4. In coordination with supervisor, ensure staff scheduling complies with program requirements and Fair Labor Standards Act. 5. Assists with organizing training for staff, parents and volunteers. 6. Monitors assessments and screenings for completeness and compliance. Analyze school readiness data and use results to implement continuous improvement plans with education staff. 7. Composes and proofreads correspondence and reports. 8. Interact with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, child progress, program policies and students' behavioral or learning challenges via home visits and in-center meetings. Participate in case management meetings and solution creation. 9. Reviews and approves classroom/home visit plans. Conducts regular observation of teacher-child interactions, classroom management and home visits. Provides guidance and technical advice to assigned staff. 10. Develop relationships with local school systems and childcare to facilitate child transitioning to other programs. 11. Develop and document progress on professional development plan for self and assigned staff. Facilitates and engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in accordance with Corporation's Core Values. 12. Where applicable, ensures that allIEP/IFSP
goals and other disability service records are complete, current and goals are incorporated into daily educational activities. Make referrals and coordinate services for children with disabilities with LEA's, Consultants, and other service providers. 13. Assumes responsibility for center operations in the absence of the Director. 14. Creates ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities. 15. Procures adequate supplies and materials for education staff in coordination with supervisor. 16. Ensures the mobilization and documentation of matching/in-kind funds. 17. May perform duties of other staff members (Teacher, Bus Monitor, Center Aide, Teacher's Assistant) in time of staff shortage. 18. Attends center and home base functions such as parent meetings and special events. 19. Plans and implements staff meetings and training sessions. 20. Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have left the program. 21. May translate. 22. Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.SAFETY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensuring a secure workplace is a collective effort. All employees are responsible for adhering to established safe work practices and completing all mandatory safety training by the assigned due date.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position directly supervises others. This may include participation in the recruitment/selection process for new hires, employee training, onboarding, conducting performance coaching/evaluation, compensation administration, delegation of duties and conflict resolution. Promotes an environment of teamwork and cooperation and is accessible to employees.ROLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree in early childhood or related field- , 1 year experience working with preschool children is required.