Site Supervisor

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Site Supervisor (Internal Posting).

Fort Valley State University the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Start/Early Head Start Site Supervisor is responsible for managing organizing executing facilitating and directing the necessary functions of an individual Fort Valley State University Head Start/Early Head Start site. The position is responsible for ensuring the implementation of quality early childhood programming within the Head Start/Early Head Start site. This position also oversees monitors executes facilitates and directs the necessary functions of an individual Fort Valley State University Head Start/Early Head Start site.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Responsible for monitoring and implementing Head Start Performance Standards NAEYC criteria Quality Rated policies procedures and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of the assigned Head Start/Early Head Start center.
• Works with teachers in the development of daily weekly or monthly lesson
• Work with teachers in assessing problem areas in curriculum and instruction and in finding and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Introduces teachers to new methods materials and instructional strategies that through research have proven to increase student achievement.
• Implement the Head Start Child Outcomes
• Must work collaboratively with the Director of
• Monitors center and staff
• Responsible for monitoring Head Start/Early Head Start
• Ensure that the assigned site is maintained properly; classrooms are clean and orderly equipment and supplies are monitored and the facility is safe for staff and children.
• Responsible for monthly safety checks fire drills and safety meetings as well as updating any applicable logs.
• Investigates any child or staff incidents ensuring all forms are complete and the proper director and/or supervisor is notified.
• Monitors staff attendance and site files for staff and/or children for
• Assists in the identification purchase and annual inventory of center supplies and equipment according to applicable policies and procedures.
• Maintains and monitors filing and tracking systems and documentations for their site(s).
• Submits verbal and/or written reports to Director of Education
• Plans and directs the work of the staff overseeing. Observes staff and gives feedback on a regular informal basis.
• Promotes professional development and supports staff
• Performs all other duties as
• Ensure confidentiality is respected and
• Provide day-to-day oversight guidance and support to Early Childhood Educators Assistants Kitchen Staff and Custodian.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal professional development including attending meetings and trainings and maintaining the appropriate competencies and abilities as required by the position.
• Complete monthly monitoring checks: to include action plans and follow-up as
• Conduct and document monthly safety
• Complete monthly lesson plan checks assuring implementation of Head Start Performance Standards.
• Monitors the center staff and builds an effective site
• Attend and positively participate in all staff meetings at Fort Valley State University Head Start/Early Head Start improvement processes and professional development
• Adheres to Fort Valley State University Head Start/Early Head Start program personnel policies EEO/AA requirements fiscal procedures and all other workplace rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Education or Executive Program
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure quality
• Complete Head Start/Early Head Start Program Professional Learning Plans; writing performance improvement plans and implementing as needed monthly (August-May).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• When driving for Fort Valley State University Head Start/Early Head Start business one must have a valid Georgia drivers license.
• Position may require overnight travel/stay.
• While performing this job the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.
• The physical demands described 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 While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or control; reach with
• hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/ormoveupto20Theemployeemustbeabletooccasionallylift20pounds job include close vision distant visioncolor vision peripheral visiondepth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum bachelors degree in early childhood education and knowledge in administration leadership or Or a masters degree in early childhood education or related field with equivalent coursework.
• Three (3) years experience in the early childhood
• One years experience in an administrative/leadership role is
• Strong oral and written communication
• Exhibit strong organizational
• Attention to detail with ability to perform assignments efficiently and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office basic computer and mathematics

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity Excellence Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at Experience:

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