PRESCHOOL PROGRAM SPECIALIST (FOCUS: LICENSING) (#1383)

POSITION:                       Preschool Program Specialist 

                                         (Focus: Licensing)

LOCATION:                       Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability

                                         Exceptional Children's Services/Preschool 

SALARY:                           Teacher Salary Scale

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:   12 Months

REPORTS TO:                    Preschool Coordinator

JOB GOAL:  The Preschool Program Specialist serves as an intrical part of leadership for the JCPS Preschool Department. This particular focus will be on the Licensing for JCPS PreK.   This role works closely with Preschool Coordinator,  principals, teachers and other school based staff to improve accountability and ensure that DCDEE, DHHS, sanitation and building inspection procedures are followed. This person will be responsible for presenting and maintaining fidelity of JCPS PreK Licensing within our classrooms as well as establishing and maintaining continuous licensing and efficiency opportunities.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pass Preschool DCDEE CBC requirements.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) would be a plus.
• Experience working with Sanitation, Licensing, Facilities, and Building INSPECTION Personnel.
• Ability to teach and train JCPS Personnel in how to maintain and increase licensing.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• North Carolina licensure in Birth to Kindergarten required.
• Ability to model lessons, develop and/or facilitate engaging, effective professional development.
• Knowledgeable effective staff development models for adult learners that lead to increased student achievement.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership ability.
• Must possess a NC Driver’s License.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration finds appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of DCDEE, DHHS, Sanitation, and Facility Expectations.
• Strong ability in written and verbal communication to effectively express and in making oral presentations.
• Ability to advocate for students and personnel as necessary. 
• Proven ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Familiarity with coaching practices.
• Ability to be comfortable working with teachers, building a trusting relationship to help bring out their strengths as well as refining their weaknesses.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in implementing JCPS preschool programs through information shared.
• Ingenuity in utilizing resources available to provide timely data driven information when requested and on a regular basis.
• Assist in implementation of training for personnel.
• Visit classrooms regularly and provide teacher feedback and coaching to improve licensing implementation issues.
• Collaborate with teachers on ECRES and Licensing program improvement and instructional interventions.
• Participate as a leadership contributing member of the JCPS Preschool Department.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.
• Must be able to perform well under pressure.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

DISCLAIMERS: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.