Coordinator, Instructional Support, Head Start, Children's Services Department

Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in education, psychology, or a related field; must meet all requirements of Option 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 on the attached supplement; and have a valid California driver's license and three years of job-related experience working with preschool children, with demonstrated competence.

Knowledge of early childhood development curriculum, recommended classroom materials, learning environments, teaching strategies, and grant and funding concepts and sources;

Skill in communicating with large and small group audiences (bilingual ability - English/Spanish - is preferred); collecting and assembling data, preparing reports, monitoring progress and analyzing data; budget preparation; and working effectively with others in a wide variety of situations;

Ability to modify systems, procedures and programs within area of assigned responsibility; select, motivate, counsel and evaluate support personnel.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Coordinates an integrated and comprehensive Head Start Program consisting of multiple centers and classrooms; supervises and evaluates teachers and aides; coordinates the integration of the educational component into the program; designs and implements program services to meet federal performance standards; facilitates parent program linkages and promotes parent training; assesses classroom facilities; provides input to budget planning process; and performs all other related duties.

Provides leadership in emergencies (facility breakdowns, child abuse, etc.); assigns teachers and aides to meet specific needs (bilingual, cultural, etc.); determines staff workloads, schedules, and responsibilities; identifies staff training needs; resolves staff conflicts; adjusts classroom facilities in order to comply with licensing requirements; assigns duties to area teacher according to classroom needs; and evaluates classroom curriculum presentation, taking any needed corrective action, developing and monitoring improvement plans, and so on.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applications will not be processed unless all required materials have been received by this office by the deadline date. These materials include:

A completed application form (obtained from Human Resources), or online at http://www.sccoe.k12.ca.us/certap4m.htm

A personal résumé, which includes the names of professional supervisors who may be contacted regarding your past work performance.

A college placement file sent by the college at your request, or submit at least three letters of recommendation.

A copy of credentials held or an affidavit of credential application must be attached.

Candidates who do not possess the required California permit must submit copies of all applicable college transcripts at the time of application, or the application will not receive further consideration.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications must be RECEIVED BY Human Resources no later than 4:30 p.m. on August 14, 1998 – postmarks will not be accepted.

STARTING DATE: Immediately after completion of employee selection and orientation process. Employment must not commence prior to Human Resources authorization.

SALARY: $49,872 - $63,651 based on a 12-month contract on the current salary schedule. An additional $1,200 stipend shall be granted for a Master's Degree, or $2,000 shall be granted for an earned doctorate. Salary will be prorated for fewer days worked in a school year.

SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCES BRANCH
ATTN: ROSE WHITE, MC 264
1290 RIDDER PARK DRIVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95131-2398

Specific program questions may be directed to Yolanda Garcia, Director of Head Start at (408) 453-6980

To request an application, call Rita Bohna, Human Resources Receptionist, at (408) 453-6820.