Class Code: 0050

Position Title: DISTRICT PRESCHOOL COORDINATOR

Responsible to: Superintendent of Schools

Basic Function: To utilize state funding grants to provide leadership and supervision of early childhood education.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Directs and supervises early childhood education program.
2. Shall prepare early childhood manuals, guides, and reports as required by the Department of Education.
3. Shall facilitate the development of, or arrange for contract services of, a comprehensive early childhood program, which is designed to meet the student outcomes as established by the district.
4. Shall assist with the planning, preparation and implementation of early childhood staff development activities (including non-certified staff).
5. Supervises district level staff for early childhood education.
6. Shall write early childhood grants and grant reports.
7. Prepares and monitors early childhood program budgets.
8. Coordinates and prepares early childhood program evaluations.
9. Assists principals and school staff with the administration, analysis, reporting and housing of district assessments (i.e. Brigance)
10. Assumes other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Superintendent.
11. Serves as ARC chairperson for preschool ARC meetings.
12. Collaborates with various district, community, county and statewide committees which support early childhood educational goals (i.e. LVCAP, FC Interagency Committee, FC Early Childhood Council, etc.)
13. Shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent.
14. Adheres to professional Codes of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.

ABILITY TO:

Perform as a leader such that student achievement is maximized.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in education or similar

Three years of professional service in an educational setting

Working knowledge of preschool standards and ECERS (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale) preferred.