ALDEN-HEBRON S.D. #19
Hebron, IL 60034
“Strive for Excellence”
TITLE: Birth to 3 Parent Educator/Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education
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State of Illinois Certification/License- Early Childhood
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Preschool teaching or student teaching experience is preferred
REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Supervisor/Building Principal
JOB GOAL: A certified parent educator implements the PAT model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being in their work with families. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the parent educator partners, facilitates and reflects with families.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
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Demonstrating Knowledge of Students
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Setting Instructional Outcomes
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Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources - Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs
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Complete an initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family
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Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
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Establishing a Culture for Learning
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Engage in recruitment activities (as applicable)
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Develop, monitor and review goals with each family
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Use the PAT Foundational curriculum to share research-based information with families
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Plan and provide personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being
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Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children's development
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Communicating with Families
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Engaging Families in Learning
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Complete at least an initial and annual developmental screening and health review for each enrolled child
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Demonstrating Flexibility & Responsiveness
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Help parents and children transition to other services as needed, to preschool, or to kindergarten
Professional Responsibilities
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Participate in continuous quality improvement
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Reflecting on Learning - Participate in at least 2 hours of reflective supervision monthly and at least 2 hours of staff meetings monthly
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Maintaining Accurate Records - Document personal visits focused on parent-child
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Participating in a Professional Community
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Growing & Developing Professionally - Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually
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Professionalism
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board, per Teacher’s Contract.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) and SB 7. Any conflicts within this provision and SB 7 will be superseded by Ed Reform.
Superintendent: ____________________________________ Date: _________________
Birth to 3 Teacher: __________________________________ Date:__________________
