Louisiana certification as set forth in Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel (Bulletin 746) in Early Childhood

• Assumes responsibility for observing and mentoring early childhood teaching staff.
• Observe early childhood teachers using CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System).
• Serve as lead agency contact for Early Childhood Cohort.
• Plan and schedule lead agency meetings for cohort members.
• Plan and deliver quarterly early childhood meetings and training.
• Mentor teachers in a variety of early childhood programs used in our system (TS GOLD, CLASS, Conscious Discipline, Handwriting without Tears, Creative Curriculum, etc.).
• Attend meetings with Louisiana state department personnel and bring back information to the parish.
• Manage applications received for early childhood programs and collect documentation needed to determine student eligibility throughout the school year.
• Maintain and manage early childhood student folders.
• Maintain accurate information in early childhood online systems (TS GOLD, Pre K portal, CLASS System).
• Conduct professional development for early childhood teachers.
• Coordinate family and community engagement activities to promote early education.

• Engage in self-reflection and growth opportunities to support high levels of learning for all students.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with families, colleagues, and the community to promote students’ academic achievement and to accomplish the school’s mission.
• Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
• Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.
• Complete work efficiently and accurately (with few/no errors) within deadlines without supervision.
• Perform job responsibilities consistently, use time wisely, plan properly, take care of materials and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.
• Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent and Board.
• Keep direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in the area(s) of responsibility.
• Attend meetings and/or staff development that address area(s) of responsibility as directed by supervisor.
• Complete and submit all forms, reports, documentation, and training by required dates and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Communicate appropriately and work effectively with all populations.
• Remain open to suggestions and innovative ideas; receive and apply feedback.
• Demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility.
• Follow the specific requirements established by the School Board (LEA), State Department of Education (SDE), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.
• Perform any duty, not specifically assigned, as deemed necessary by the assigning authority in order to maintain continuity where needed.