· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Meet the needs of all children, including those with special needs,
those who are gifted and those who are culturally diverse.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Integrate all Head Start service areas into classroom time.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Develop and utilize lesson plans, which reflect mandated elements,
parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical,
and cognitive development of Head Start children.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Implement ongoing early child/family literacy activities.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Individualize one -to -one and group activities to reflect the unique
needs and strengths of all children in the classroom. Observe and record
behaviors of children to assist in this process.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group
experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities,
skill development, meals, and effective transitions between activities.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation,
socialization, and choice making, ask open -ended questions and listen
respectfully to the answers.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement
in the classroom.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Conduct ongoing assessments for children and record data using the
Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold web -based assessment tool.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Work with appropriate agencies in developing specialized planning for
children/families, as needed.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Supervise and monitor children at all times. <\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Respond to crisis or emergency situations that may occur and provide
first aid or CPR. Prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens, and access
emergency services as needed.<\/span>
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Written Documentation (20%)<\/span><\/b>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Maintain accurate written records; including assessments, special
education documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal observations,
documents for transition to public school and parent/teacher conference, home
visits and other required forms.<\/span>
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Collaborative Service Delivery/Home Visits (15%)<\/span><\/b>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Provide classroom supervision and effective communication for teacher
assistants and all volunteers. <\/span>Ensure
teamwork with teacher assistant and others assigned to the class.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings to plan for and deliver
collaborative services across all service areas. <\/span>To include working with the Transportation
Service Area to ensure children's safety to and from Head Start centers.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Meet regularly with parents, and other staff regarding each child's
status and progress.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Conduct regular home visits and parent/teacher conferences for purposes
of assessment and support, and to share information on classroom progress,
educational strategies and parenting.<\/span>
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Curriculum Development (20%)<\/span><\/b>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Assess individual and group needs, attending to special needs, specific
interests, strengths and concerns.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>With parental involvement, develop balanced lesson plans, which are
developmentally appropriate, intellectually challenging and address each
child's specific strengths and needs.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Establish daily and weekly goals, which will promote individual and
group educational plans and include other Head Start service areas.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Prepare classroom materials to support lesson plans and change and
create learning centers as needed.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Adapt curriculum to address and meet individual goals for children as
identified in their individualized plans.<\/span>
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Miscellaneous (5%)<\/span><\/b>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development
activities.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Assure general classroom maintenance/sanitization, laundry and security
of facility where applicable.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Maintain an inventory of classroom equipment.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Other duties as requested.<\/span>
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