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Job Title: Program Supervisor, Office of Primary Education, Early Childhood Programs (12 Months)
Posting Date: June 11, 2008
Closing Date: November 6, 2008
Salary Range: 70,400 - 87,350 (annually)
Administer the Head Start program in conformity with the guidelines and policies established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Head Start, Administration for Children, Youth and Families; Michigan Department of Human Services; City of Detroit Department of Human Services and Detroit Public Schools. Administer the Michigan School Readiness Program (MSRP) in conformity with Michigan Department of Education guidelines. Administer the Wayne RESA Early Childhood Initiative (ECI) and WSU Early Reading First (MiPAL) Grants in conformity with guidelines.
Job Type: Administrative
Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent
Location:
Candidates for this position must hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education (ZA). Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree from an institution accredited by the North Central Associate of Colleges and Secondary Schools or an equivalent accrediting organization.
Candidates must show evidence of graduate credit in four (4) of the following areas: Educational Administration and Organization; Supervision of Instruction; Curriculum Development/Planning; School Law and School Finance; School Community Relations; Staff Development/In-service Training; Educational Leadership; Child Growth and Development; Educational Psychology.
Candidates must present evidence of five (5) years of successful certified contract teaching experience, two (2) of which must be in a prekindergarten or kindergarten program. Three (3) years officially promoted administrative experience preferred.
Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.
Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.
Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.
Under the leadership of the Assistant Superintendent, the Program Supervisor will:
1. Supervise the prekindergarten health, nutrition, medical, dental, social services, parent involvement, mental health, education and disabilities content area for compliance.
2. Supervise the preparation and printing of flyers, brochures, and publications as required and needed.
3. Promote the participation of parents in the planning and implementation of the prekindergarten program.
4. Supervise and evaluate staff according to the Board of Education policies.
5. Provide leadership in curriculum development including new methodology and instructional materials.
6. Monitor all expenditures and budget reports for Head Start, Wayne RESA Early Childhood Initiative (ECI) and WSU Early Reading First (MiPAL) grants.
7. Facilitate in-service training for all prekindergarten staff and parents.
8. Supervise the preparation, dissemination and use of all required forms.
9. Provide leadership in the preparation and submission of annual grant applications.
10. Provide leadership in the preparation and submission of all program reports and records as required (i.e. Quarterly Reports, Written Service Plan, Program Information Report, Community Needs Assessment, etc.).
11. Attend monthly City of Detroit Department of Human Services Head Start meetings.
12. Attend in-service and training conference activities held at the local, state and national levels.
13. Attend and present monthly report to Head Start Policy Committee, MSRP Advisory Committee and Executive Board.
14. Attend parent subcommittee meetings and parent committee meetings as necessary.
15. Monitor all internal and external audits.
16. Monitor the recruitment and enrollment process.
17. Act as liaison to DPS departments (i.e. Office of Food Service, Office of Research, Evaluation and Assessment, Office of Grant Development and Compliance, Office of Human Resources, etc.).
18. Attend required Wayne RESA, MSRP (3 annually), and ECI (2 annually) grant meetings.
19. Attend Michigan Head Start Association Assembly meetings quarterly.
20. Attend community partnership meetings as assigned (i.e. Brightmoor Area Universal PK Task Force, Great Start Collaborative – Wayne, The Family Place Early Childhood Consortium, etc.).
21. Facilitate annual Head Start Self Assessment.
22. Facilitate Program Quality Assessment (PQA) for all prekindergarten classrooms.
24. Perform all other assignments as requested by the Assistant Superintendent, Primary Education.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.
At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.
There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.
All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.
APPLICATION PACKET CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM www.detroit.k12.mi.us/employment.
Internal candidates: Must submit a letter of interest, resume, proof of highest degree obtained, their current classification (job title); work location and telephone number; file number; home address and telephone number; specific location(s) of interest and job requisition number(s), as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
External candidates: Must submit a completed employment application, proof of highest degree obtained, as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employee(s) prior to hire.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at (313) 873-7101.
Detroit Public Schools – Welcome Center
Attn: Program Supervisor, Office of Primary Education, Early Childhood Programs (12 Months)
New Center One Building
3031 W. Grand Boulevard (1st Floor)
Detroit, MI 48202
The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.
