What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pyramid Expansion Grant Coach position at Educational Service Unit #3?
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you interested in assisting school districts with implementing high quality learning strategies in preschool and kindergarten classrooms? We are seeking applicants for an exciting opportunity to work at ESU 3 and partner with Vanderbilt University for a two year research study in multiple districts. This rare opportunity requires an organized, strong coach who is comfortable working with multiple teams. Join the ESU 3 team and make a positive impact on early childhood education in Nebraska!
Salary for this position will be negotiable based on education and experience. Competitive benefits package includes health and dental for the employee at no cost.
Job Title: Pyramid Expansion Grant Coach
Job Title Code: 7566
Number of Days Worked: 180 days/year, 2 Year Position (24-25 School Year and 25-26 School Year)
Department: Student Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Immediate Supervisor: Pyramid Expansion Grant Coordinator
Staff Supervised: None
Essential Requirements:
- No history of child abuse or negligence.
- Successfully pass required background checks.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience: At least 5 years working with young children in a school district setting (birth to age 5) and experience with Practice Based Coaching preferred.
- Knowledge and expertise regarding developmentally appropriate practices.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, competent interpersonal skills, and organizational skills. Ability to communicate using technology, develop reports, and track data.
- Foundational knowledge and experience implementing the Pyramid Model practice.
- Experience and/or education in adult learning, coaching experience preferred.
- Knowledge of early childhood systems and ability to collaborate.
- Regular and dependable in person attendance is required and is considered a condition of employment. The assigned duties of this position may allow consideration of occasional/infrequent remote work with the approval of the supervisor. Remote work is subject to the remote work guidelines and conditions outlined in the job description. The supervisor may withdraw the remote work option at any time.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Serve as a classroom coach supporting teachers with implementing the Pyramid Model as prescribed by Vanderbilt University as part of the Pyramid Expansion Grant study.
- Conduct focused classroom observations as prescribed by Vanderbilt University.
- Facilitate debrief meetings after classroom observations.
- Assist with supporting teachers to create individualized support plans for students in need of assistance.
- Provide in-classroom support to teachers, as needed or requested (e.g., model practice implementation, co-teach a lesson, help with environmental arrangement).
- Attend trainings and meetings as assigned.
- Create materials for Pyramid model classroom supports as needed
- Provide support for SRI child recruitment and child and teacher data collection efforts.
- Provide support and technical assistance to administrators and leadership teams around quality environments and the essential components of the Pyramid Model.
- Develop a sustainability plan that identifies the districts’ strengths and needs and details how teachers will receive support to implement Pyramid Model practices in Year 2 and beyond, including coaching support.
- Support implementation of sustainability plan.
- Must have reliable transportation to travel to various trainings and/or meetings at school districts and off-site locations.
- Understand and comply with the ESU #3 Board of Education Personnel Policies and Employee Handbook.
- Other duties as assigned.
At Will Employment: Employment with ESU #3 is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with ESU #3 is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment containing terms different from or inconsistent with those stated in this job description. The terms of this job description may not be modified except in a writing signed by the ESU #3 CEO.
