| Position Title: | PRESCHOOL PARENT EDUCATOR I LENA |
| Payroll/Personnel Type: | 10 Month Position |
| Job #: | 5322 |
| Reports to: | Assistant Director of Health & Family Engagement |
| Shift Length: | 7.5 Hours |
| FTE: | 1.0 FTE |
| Union Eligibility: | Ineligible |
| Salary: | Starting Salary $29,646.65 including IMRF |
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Four-year degree from an accredited college or university preferred
2. Excellent Organizational/time Management Skills
3. Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships in the community
4. Valid driver's license and insurance
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Health & Family Engagement
JOB GOALS: To facilitate the implementation of parent education supports and services in our early childhood programs.
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed, to be a list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.
EVALUATION: Assistant Director of Health & Family Engagement
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:- Prepares and distributes LENA Home recording devices to participating families.
- Facilitates distribution and collection of LENA devices from the students/families participating in the program.
- Schedules in-home appointments with families to implement the prescribed curriculum.
- Participates in all necessary professional development to ensure the fidelity of the program including developing a strong understanding of the importance of language development in the early years.
- Acting as an ambassador for the school districts as one of the first points of contact for families.
- Communicates all concerns to the supervisor.
- Maintains thorough records of visits made and families serviced.
- Displays loyalty to District No. 111, the School Board and its governance, policies and contracts.
- Supports the Mission and Vision of the District.
- Maintains a professional appearance.
- Maintains a professional and positive rapport with parents/co-workers/administration! School Board.
- Responsible for the management and maintenance of all technology and resources associated with the Parent Education I Home Visiting Program.
- Ability to create and write reports and correspond with parents and administration. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administration, parents, students, staff members, and the public as requested.
- . Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Frequency Options:
None
Occasional: (0 -15% of time)
Frequent: (16-5O% of time)
1. Scheduled to work approximately 40 hours per week.
2. Exposure to noise. constant
3. Exposure to heights of approximately 3 feet. occasional
4. Exposure to temperatures above 90 degrees. occasional
5. Exposure to chlorine and other cleaning chemicals. occasional
6. Exposure to blood and bodily fluids. frequent
7. Exposure to child aggression and other such hazards. occasional
8. Exposure to dust. occasional
9. Walking a distance of approximately 1-2 miles. constant
10. Carrying approximately 30-50 pounds. occasional
11. Pushing approximately 50 pounds. occasional
12. Lifting approximately 30-50 pounds. occasional
13. Climbing approximately 40 steps. occasional
14. Working alone or independently. occasional
15. Standing. frequent - constant
16. Sitting on a child size chair or on the floor. occasional
17. Bending. frequent - constant
18. Squatting. frequent - constant
19. Kneeling. frequent - constant
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
Interested Candidates should apply online at www.ksd111.org
Dr. James L Henderson
Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
EOE/AA/D/VV
