ECCC Policies & Procedures

G.15 COACHING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST–EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY General Statement of the Function: The Coaching and Professional Development Specialist – Early Childhood Academy reports directly to the Director of Career and Technical Education with oversight from the Mississippi Community College Board. This is a full-time position responsible for developing and providing state-of-the-art training and professional development for Early Childhood Academy staff, childcare providers, parents, and children. The incumbent will collaborate with the childcare providers to provide technical assistance and services to support continuous improvement to transition to comprehensive centers. The incumbent must be self-motivated and must exercise sound, independent judgment in a dynamic environment with conflicting priorities requiring a high degree of teamwork, flexibility, discretion, diplomacy, and tact. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Incorporate research-based teaching and learning theory in the development of all training and professional development activities; 2. Develop the Best Practices training program for childcare providers to improve skills related to improving student learning, leadership, instructional technology, and safety; 3. Develop and maintain relevant training resources and materials that support staff, childcare providers, parents, and children; 4. Provide technical assistance, in individualized settings, small groups, and via the web; 5. Track, report, and maintain records of participation, satisfaction, and other measurements to ensure continuous improvement of programs and services; 6. Collaborate with area childcare providers to ensure children receive high quality educational experiences; 7. Travel throughout area to provide feedback and support to childcare providers regarding classroom performance; 8. Communicates regularly with the Director of Early Childhood Academy to provide updates and to evaluate program goals and objectives; 9. Provide regular reports and assistance to childcare providers transitioning to comprehensive center status; 10. Collaborate with the Mississippi Department of Health, Mississippi Department of Human Services, and other constituents to assist childcare providers with meetings and advancing throughout levels of accreditation standards; and 11. Perform other duties as assigned by the designated college administrator and Mississippi Community College Board.

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