Learning Coordinator jobs in Iowa City, IA

Early Learning Coordinator
Position Funding Source: Early Learning/Teacher Leadership
Supervised by: Truman Early Childhood Center Principal

Position Summary:

• The Coordinator will provide leadership, support and professional development for best practice regarding Early Learning standards, assessment, characteristics of effective instruction, and the integration of technology resources in the learning environment. The Coordinator will be responsible for the management of Early Learning budgets, accreditation and management of early learning programs within the CRCSD. The Coordinator Early Learning is to work closely with teachers and other school staff including administration, Cedar Rapids Early Learning office staff, other instructional coaches, GWAEA staff, etc. to support teachers and assure that we deliver on the District Vision of Every Learner: Future Ready.

# of Positions:

• 1 (1.0FTE)

Amount of Teacher Leader Service:

• 191 days

Compensation:

• Compensation to align with Teacher Master Contract
• Up to 10 additional days determined by the district at a rate of $340 a day in which individuals are delivering professional learning

Teacher Leadership Essential Disposition, Skills, and Requirements:

• Reflective, growth-oriented, seeks and acts upon feedback, and willingness to be coached
• Deepen and maintain own knowledge of equity principles and culturally responsible pedagogy to identify and address inequitable practices and engage teachers in using an equity lens to reflect on their practice
• Ability to train and coach New Art and Science of Teaching
• Knowledge or the willingness to become knowledgeable in the High Reliability Schools framework
• Knowledge and experience with research-based strategies within digital literacy
• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Ability to design, present, and facilitate adult learning experiences preferred
• Experience with conducting professional learning activities
• Knowledge and understanding of the Iowa Core Standards and Standards-Based Grading
• Mentoring and coaching skills
• Knowledge of Professional Learning Community process and protocol
• Standard Teaching License with five years of teaching experience with at least three years of experience in the Cedar Rapids Community School District preferred (FTE release positions)
• Early Childhood or Elementary Education Teaching Certificate

Measures of Effectiveness and Professional Growth:

• All Teacher Leader positions will be evaluated annually in an effort to provide opportunities for the teacher to reflect upon his/her practice and peers and administration to provide feedback to enhance professional growth.
• CRCSD evaluation procedure will be used, including peer review
• Survey of peers in relation to job elements
• Personal reflection on professional growth in relation to essential job elements
• Meets or exceeds all performance targets
• Maintenance of required documentation

Essential Job Elements

• Provides direction and leadership for the program consistent with the District vision, mission, and focus
• Act as a leader that shares the responsibility of carrying out the goals of the Cedar Rapids Early Learning Program
• Writes annual/ biannual grants for the Early Learning Programs
• Facilitates the supports for the completion of NAEYC Accreditation and IQPPS compliance
• Coordinates with Early Learning Department and other District staff the registration of all preschool students including determining acceptance into the program
• Assist with CACFP
• Maintains budgets and reports for all programs and grants in Early Learning
• Serves as member of Family Connections Library and Reading Into Success Committee
• Attend Department of Education Early Childhood Leadership meetings and UEN Job-Alike meetings.
• Supports the implementation and needs of the Cedar Rapids Early Learning curriculum
• Serve as a team leader with the Cedar Rapids Early Learning department staff in order to support teachers in implementing quality preschool programming
• Support the building IDS and Principal as they collaborate using the PLC process
• Maintains records on Para qualification for Preschool
• Develop and sustain trusting, productive relationships with teachers, administrators, and other colleagues individually and in teams
• A commitment to supporting the growth of others and the belief that adult learning is essential to student learning.
• Basic level of knowledge and experience using district technology resources and willingness to learn other platforms as necessary
• Experience with conducting professional learning activities
• Knowledge of the Early Learning Standards
• Knowledge of Professional Learning Community process and protocol
• Broad knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Designing, presenting and facilitating adult learning experiences (preferred)
• Experience in working with students with challenging behaviors (preferred)
• Facilitates District Level Early Learning Steering Committee
• Understanding the role of the core curriculum, assessment, and the Iowa Early Learning Standards.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of district provided professional development initiatives
• Communicate and maintain positive relationships with district staff and community
• Ability to troubleshoot problems while maintaining a positive attitude
• Collaborate with teachers to meet needs of students and families
• Collaborate with instructional coaches to maximize resources
• Develop and distribute resources to assist staff with technology integration.(i.e. written documentation, screencasts)
• Develop and deliver professional development on the integration of technology resources in instruction (i.e.: interactive whiteboards, student response systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, online resources, etc.).
• Support teachers new to the district with technology
• Maintain appropriate records and protect the confidentiality of data
• Meet the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis
• Report to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis
• Complete other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made too enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.
The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at 319-558-2421.