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Position Type: TOSA: Outreach Parent Educator (1.0)
Location: ECFE Program at Gladstone Community Center and Beaver Lake Education Center
Date Available:  July 2, 2018
Salary:  Hourly Per ECFE Teacher Master Agreement
Benefits:  Per ECFE Teacher Master Agreement
Calendar: 10 month stretch with additional days in the summer as scheduled

Summary

Under the general direction of the ECFP Supervisor, the Outreach Parent Educator (TOSA) will facilitate the outreach efforts for our early learning program, building relationships with families in community locations, making home visits and increasing awareness of and engagement in our programs and services. In addition, this position will work with colleagues to develop ongoing substantial family engagement in our preschool program. The Outreach Parent Educator will also research and present current information on family topics, planning, developing lesson plans and facilitating parent groups to discuss and explore family needs.

Required Qualifications:

– Current Minnesota Parent Education licensure
– Knowledge of Parent Education, Adult learning and Parent Education Framework
– Experience working with diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to be culturally and linguistically responsive
– Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication
– Demonstrated experience of working effectively with parents and children
– Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, district personnel and families
– Strong organizational skills
– Experience with Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint and Smartboard programs
– Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with limited supervision
– Evidence of self motivation, enthusiasm, patience, problem solving skills and flexibility

Preferred Qualifications:

– Experience with early childhood home visiting
– Bilingual

Application Procedure:

Apply online at www.isd622.org.

Position Type: TOSA: PreK-3rd Grade Parent Educator (1.0)
Location: ECFE Program at Gladstone Community Center, Beaver Lake Education Center and District-Wide Elementary Schools
Date Availalbe: July 2, 2018
Salary:  Hourly Per ECFE Teacher Master Agreement
Benefits:  Per ECFE Teacher Master Agreement
Calendar: 2018-2019 ECFE Program Calendar

Summary
Under the general direction of the ECFP Supervisor, the PreK-3rd Grade Parent Educator (TOSA) will facilitate parent education efforts for our PreK program as well as for the early elementary grades, partnering with schools to build relationships with families, facilitate ongoing family engagement in preschool, offer parent academy classes, make home visits and coordinate Kindergarten transitions. The PreK-3rd Grade Parent Educator will also research and present current information on family topics, planning, developing lesson plans and facilitating parent groups to discuss and explore family needs.

Required Qualifications:

– Current Minnesota Parent Education licensure
– Knowledge of Parent Education, Adult learning and Parent Education Framework
– Experience working with diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to be culturally and linguistically responsive
– Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication
– Demonstrated experience of working effectively with parents and children
– Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, district personnel and families
– Strong organizational skills
– Experience with Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint and Smartboard programs
– Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with limited supervision
– Evidence of self motivation, enthusiasm, patience, problem solving skills and flexibility

Preferred Qualifications:

– Experience with PreK-3rd Grade parent education
– Experience with home visiting
– Bilingual

Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.isd622.org.