School Program Coordinator 1- Judy Center Site Coordinator

Note: This position is contingent upon continued federal grant funding.

SALARY:

$52,670 - $72,800 with benefits package

Paygrade 14

HOURS:

12 months, 35 hours, 260 days

Bargaining Unit: This position is part of the non-supervisory support services bargaining unit

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, or related field.
• Three years minimum experience working with children age birth through kindergarten and their families.
• Ability to work with various agencies and related service providers.
• Clear understanding and use of Results Base Accountability.
• Knowledge of Maryland's Career and College Readiness Standards.
• Ability and experience collecting and analyzing data to prepare in-depth analyses of findings and
• reports.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to work well in group problem solving situations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Word Tables and Excel charts.
• Excellent human relations, oral, and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills and personal qualifications necessary to work successfully with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community.
• Multi-language skills preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement and monitor yearly performance measure/ goals for the Judy Center along with key stakeholders (steering committee).
• Using data, progress monitor grant performance measures/ goals and adjust strategies as needed.
• Prepare and complete grant applications with Multi-Site Coordinator.
• Implement and maintain data collection system by compiling existing data and submitting required reports to MSDE.
• Coordinate all programs of the Judy Center.
• Monitor all non-instructional aspects of the program, including budget development, fiscal oversight, and reporting.
• Coordinate funding development plan, continuation proposals, and project evaluation activities with appropriate personnel.
• Develop strategies for increasing program visibility and expansion, enrollment strategies including recruitment of new partners.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with service providers.
• Articulate the goals and objectives of the Judy Center to parents, families, school community, and greater community at large.
• Serve as a spokesperson and advocate for the needs of Judy Center families.
• Act as a liaison between the school administration and Judy Center as well as Judy Center's partners.
• Develop and lead bi-monthly Steering Committee meeting agendas, handouts, and distribute monthly meeting minutes.
• Attend statewide Judy Center meetings/trainings and annual conference/ institute.
• Coordinate parent-training sessions.
• Coordinate the training and implementation of selected county's research/evidence-based home visiting program.
• Meet with childcare providers to ensure current availability and accreditation status.
• Purchase and maintain Judy Center program materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Direct and monitor the day-to-day activities of Judy Center staff.
• Holds regularly scheduled case management meetings with the Family Service Coordinator to discuss families' current progress/status.
• Service and coordination with partners as needed.
• Collaborate with the Early Childhood Program to develop and implement systemic professional development related to school readiness for teachers and childcare providers.
• Outreach and recruit new families in the school catchment area.
• Represent the Judy Center at Local Early Childhood Advisory Council meetings and other local community meetings.
• Share programmatic information about Judy Centers to potential partners, school administrators and staff, community members and potential families.
• Site-based Coordinators may not serve as a multi-site coordinator.