What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Learning Specialist position at Bourne Public Schools?
Job Goal: To provide approximately 15 hours weekly home visits to Bourne families twice a week. The focus of these visits is to facilitate the use of books and toys to stimulate verbal interactions between caregivers and their children which will increase and support school readiness. Responsibilities: 1.Complete a minimum of 16 hours of training prior to beginning home visits, all assigned Elevate training modules and Bourne Public Schools HR mandatory training.2.Attend and participate in weekly supervisory and training (minimum of 2 hour) staff meetings.3.Visit a set number of families for 30 minutes in their homes, on a twice weekly basis demonstrating reading, play and verbal interaction behaviors with 16 months- four-year-old children and their parents or primary caregivers in accordance with the National Parent Child Plus Home Visiting Program (PC ) criteria. The average weekly hours are approximately 12-18 hours per week.4.Completes required paperwork on a weekly basis, including writing anecdotal reports on each visit and conducting regular child development and parent-child interaction assessments.
5.Complete the Ages and Stages Questionnaire with parent/caregiver. 6.Model reading, facilitate conversation, and promote developmentally appropriate play activities for parents/caregivers that engage language development.7.Communicate in a professional, friendly manner with all families8.Will assist PC Coordinator with development of guide sheets, VISM selection, and data entry in the Daisy system.9.Will be videotaped during home visits for evaluation once a year in accordance with the Parent Child Plus National Center. 10.Works hours that are convenient for the families that are enrolled in the program.11.Perform other duties as assigned by the coordinator.
5.Complete the Ages and Stages Questionnaire with parent/caregiver. 6.Model reading, facilitate conversation, and promote developmentally appropriate play activities for parents/caregivers that engage language development.7.Communicate in a professional, friendly manner with all families8.Will assist PC Coordinator with development of guide sheets, VISM selection, and data entry in the Daisy system.9.Will be videotaped during home visits for evaluation once a year in accordance with the Parent Child Plus National Center. 10.Works hours that are convenient for the families that are enrolled in the program.11.Perform other duties as assigned by the coordinator.
