0875 FTE Early Childhood Development Specialist - Multnomah Early Childhood Program MECP

MULTNOMAH EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM (MECP)

DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT #40

JOB DESCRIPTION

Classified

POSITION

Early Childhood Development Specialist Multnomah Early Childhood Program (MECP)

Multiple position(s) available

LOCATION

MECP To be determined

DATE POSTED

February11 2025

DATE CLOSES

Internal Candidates: February:00pm

External Candidates:Open until filled

POSITION START DATE

As soon as possible

Must have reliable transportation

7 hours per day 5days a week 185 days per yearClass 13starting at$23.93 per hour)

POSITION PURPOSE

Collaborate with the classroom teacher to create a strong positive strengthsbased classroom culture implement a child focused creative learning environment that is focused on nurturing relationships with children and families. Early Childhood Development Specialists develop quality partnerships that encourage family engagement in their childs learning. Assist the classroom teacher in providing children with a developmentally appropriate learning environment in preparation for school success. Understand and follow the requirements for early learning performance standards following the district policies and procedures and maintaining requirements of the early childhood registry.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Child Education and Curriculum

• Work directly with children individually in small and large groups under the direction of the certified teacher
• Provide for their safety guidance and educational development;
• Demonstrate skills and effective strategies in strengthening the parent/child relationship;
• Implement educational program which includes weekly curriculum preparation that best characterizes developmentally appropriate practice in the Early Childhood Education field;
• Use assessment information to individualize the weekly curriculum to build on each childs prior knowledge and experiences in order to provide curriculum that supports learning and development;
• Help to implement the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children with disabilities and incorporate IFSP goals into weekly curriculum plan and apply the principles of Least Restrictive Environment.
• Ensure all components of the curriculum guidelines are included in weekly curriculum plan;
• Understand and implement the Child Guidance Procedure. Provide classroom management and facilitate the social and emotional development of children by using the program policies and procedures;
• Provide in the moment coaching for students to gain skills in conflict resolution skills to improve peer social relationships and emotional regulation;
• Understanding of social emotional learning for preschool age students;
• Contribute to the creation ofan environment that reflects the values and norms of the diverse children and families we serve;

Observations Screenings and Record Keeping

• Conduct required developmental screening and assessments for assigned children;
• Take accurate objective and complete observations daily on assigned children;
• Enter observation data into the data management systems in a timely manner including parent observations as appropriate;
• Maintain accurate and timely written and electronic records/reports (i.e. meal counts staff sign in child attendance etc.;

Parent Partnership/Family Engagement

• Develop partnerships with parents in regards to their child/children;
• Conduct and document home visits/family conferences which are designed to strengthen parent engagement;
• Assist parents to increase knowledge in child growth and development in order to mutually establish individual child goals. Incorporate this information into child assessment and curriculum planning;
• Participate in parent activities (i.e. parent meeting family days etc);
• Provide brief informal training at parent meetings as needed;
• Work occasional evening hours as needed to accommodate program and family needs (i.e. parent meetings home visits etc.;

Communication and Debriefings

• Attend and participate in staff meetings planning meetings and training;
• Facilitate open communication and promote group problem solving;
• Participate in regular classroom team debriefings;
• Participate in regular child staffing meetings in partnership;
• Maintains confidentiality in matters concerning families;

Staff Professionalism and Education

• Works assigned schedule and exhibits regular and predictable attendance;
• Participates in regular training and technical assistance activities;
• Actively seek to maintain and increase competencies;

Interaction with Children Parents and Coworkers

• Must relate in a positive nurturing way both verbally and physically and be sensitive to the needs of children;
• Must relate in a positive supportive way both verbally and physically and be sensitive to the needs of parents;
• Must relate in a positive supportive way both verbally and physically and be sensitive to the needs of coworkers;
• Must use quick safe reactions and responses when working with children and families;
• Must work to understand issues of difference privilege and social justice to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities and to cultivate a respectful inclusive and accessible learning and working environment;

Other Duties

• May be assigned other related duties as appropriate. This job description describes the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be required.

Other Responsibilities

• Report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect in accordance to state law and agency policy;
• Medication administration (i.e. Epi pen inhaler) and diapering as needed;
• Maintenance of center facilities equipment and materials;
• Represent agency on various committees and projects;
• Rides school bus as needed;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and a Step 9 or higher in the Oregon Registry; OR
• Associates Degree in a related fieldsuch as General Studies Social Science Psychology etc. (not limited to these degrees) and a Step 9 or higher in the Oregon Registry; OR
• Completion of 2 years LEAP training resulting in *LEAP Certification;

*LEAP Certification:

• Attendance at a 2day LEAP Training event
• Member of classroom team that has reached LEAP Fidelity (at least 2 years)
• Competent with LEAP Data Collection system
• Competent in the use of Incidental Teaching
• Competent in the use of Least to Most and Most and Least Prompting Hierarchies
• Competent in the use of AAC systems (PECS Voice Output Devices Switches etc.
• Competent in using large group monitoring strategies

• If currently in an Associates Program or currently in year 1 of LEAP certification the candidate will have and can continue working while education / training is in process.
• New applicants / hires not yet in an Associates Program or in LEAP Training must be willing in an associates program; continued employment will be contingent
• If requested in writing a oneyear extension to complete LEAP training or Associates Degree may be granted by MECP Director
• Two years of experience teaching preschoolage children;
• Current drivers license insurance and access to a reliable automobile during work hours;
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the communities;

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual skills: oral and written fluency in English with fluency also in Spanish Russian or another language that meets community/departments needs.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Food handlers card must be obtained within 30 days of hire date;
• Infant/child first aid/CPR must be obtained within 60 days of hire date;
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect training must be completed within 60 days of hire date;

ESSENTIAL MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be organized flexible and resolution oriented. Ability to multi task make sound judgments and demonstrate appropriate role modeling. Ability to maintain full and complete attention to children at all to work as a team member and to be selfdirected.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. a distance of 10 feet. Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs. a distance of 10 yards. Sufficient mobility and range of motion to perform repetitive standing walking balancing stooping bending crouching crawling sitting on the floor reaching squatting kneelingand twisting for up to 8 hours per day. Sufficient stamina to perform job duties at frequency required. Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of children. Ability to perform physical requirements of bus monitor duties: Sufficient vision and hearing to perform job manual dexterity and eye hand coordination to perform job duties.

Work Environment and Safety

• Maintain a safe and pleasant work environment.
• Follow safety regulations policies and procedures.
• Actively contribute towards promoting a safe workplace & environment.

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the Districts diversity.

MultiCultural preferred. BiLingual candidate preferred.

The David Douglas School District is a diverse community that provides equal opportunity in employment activities and its programs. It is the policy of the David Douglas School District the grounds of race color religion ethnicity use of native language national origin sex sexual orientation marital status disability veteran status age genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local laws.

The school district also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under antidiscrimination laws.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources for David Douglas School District.

Classified Instructions:

If you are a Classified employeeyou will click on the word Internal which is located on thetop right of the screen. You will be taken to a section where you will fill out minimal basic personal information. The minimal basic personalsection is a onetime only registration. You will then be taken to the ClassifiedTransfer Request Form. In the future if your personal information (name address phone number or location)changes it is your responsibility to update those changes in the system.

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David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background Check

Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check. David Douglas School Districts Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted. The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for .

David Douglas School District isAn Equal Opportunity Employer