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The Western Kentucky University Head Start/Early Head Start Program is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for the position of Specialist, WKUCCC Education & Disability. Regular activities include working with young children and families of diverse backgrounds and working collaboratively and cooperatively with community organizations and individuals. This is a grant funded position. Continuation is dependent upon need/funding. The successful candidate will:

+ Design, implement, coordinate, evaluate and monitor early childhood education, child development and disability services as required by Head Start/Early Head Start.

+ Supervise the Instructional Coach and work collaboratively with other Head Start/Early Head Start management staff and staff from other agencies to ensure quality services for children and families.

+ Conduct individual child observations, CLASS observations, classroom assessments, monitor screening and assessments, implement the curriculum, and coordinate with staff, parents, professionals, and other agencies to ensure that children who need special services get them.

+ Offer guidance and follow up to staff and parents, coordinate training for staff and ensure licensing regulations are followed.

+ Work within the University to establish partnerships, collaborative experiences, and coordinate student observers, while adhering to WKUCCC goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, and all applicable federal and state regulations.

+ Other duties in support of other management team members when needed.

Job Requirements:

+ Bachelor degree in early childhood education, child studies, or a related degree.

+ Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and record-keeping skills are necessary.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $47,000 - $50,000

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email [email protected].