Coordinator, Early Childhood Compliance and Intervention - Early Childhood Education Department (2024-25)

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Position Description

BASIC FUNCTION:  Coordinate and oversee implementation of effective and compliant state and federal systems to create and support strong and effective linkages across Pre-K – 3rd grades by aligning standards, curriculum, instruction and assessment. Some duties will involve access to confidential information concerning employer-employee relations.  

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

E = Essential Functions

• Coordinate all federal and state programs relating to early childhood education planning and accountability to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. E
• Supervise the coordination and compliance of contract and grants management processing for funder submission, Board of Education approvals, and use of funds. E
• Coordinate District-level Pre-K-3 programs and activities to ensure and document compliance with all state and federal mandates. E
• Keep abreast of the laws, regulations and legislation that impact the District's assigned programs including but not limited to: California State Preschool Program (CSPP), General Childcare (CCTR), Pre-Kindergarten Family Literacy Program (CPKP), Early Reading First (ERF), First Five (Proposition 10), Classroom Assistance Scoring System (CLASS), and Transitional Kindergarten (TK). E
• Coordinate and provide training to school site and central office personnel on program requirements and mandates serving as liaison with the Director to the State Department of Education, Child Development Division. E
• Coordinate organization of a balanced literacy focus as it relates to standards alignment and curriculum guide development at each grade level beginning with the Preschool Learning Foundations. E
• Provide improved teacher training and professional development incorporating balanced literacy standards implementation and the incorporation of social, emotional and behavioral goals into the Pre-K – 3rd grade standards. E
• Coordinate and facilitate central office support team visits to all sites to insure Title V and Title 22 compliance. E
• Monitor the coaching relationships at each site. Work with the Director to make adjustments as needed. E
• Assist with audit of revenue, budget, and expenditure requests to ensure compliance aligns with state and federal guidelines. E
• Collaborate with central office staff and site administrators to implement mandated assessments and use data to drive instruction. E
• Facilitate collaboration with central and site administrators to support processes to utilize assessment results to guide instruction. E
• Improve instructional practice through the implementation of professional development and data analysis results derived from the Environmental Rating Scales (ECERS/SACERS) assessment and Desired Results (DR). E
• Develop models, tools, and processes used for assessments as resources for central and site administrators and teachers. E
• Collaborate with the School Portfolio Management Office to ensure that all school site Single Plans for Student Achievement are compliant and aligned with state and federal mandates. E
• Coordinate and audit categorically-funded employee time accounting and time certifications ensuring that time spent by employees on categorical programs are properly documented and aligned with state and federal mandates. E
• Coordinate ongoing efforts to seek grants and additional funding to support the Oakland Unified School District’s (OUSD) Pre-K-3 initiative. E
• Prepare the Annual Agency Plan under the direction of the Director. E
• Coordinate and supervise the performance and duties of assigned staff. E
• Prepare compliance reports and reviews of findings to present to District leadership. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: a bachelor's degree in early childhood policy and research; five years of experience working within the public school system to design and support Early Childhood policy and practice;  

Masters or doctoral degree preferred

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of Early Childhood credential and/or Director’s Permit

Certified CLASS observer

Certified ECERS/SACERS Assessor

Valid California Driver's License

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

California State Education Codes pertaining to Title V and Title 22 programs, Proposition 10 and Transitional Kindergarten

Mandated state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to compliance of state and federal early childhood education programs

District Pre-K – 3 education initiatives, programs, and policies

California State Education Codes and federal education regulations pertaining to 

ECERS/SACERS and Desired Results

Principles and practices of administration, evaluation and supervision

ABILITY TO:

• Interpret, explain and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures regarding Early Childhood educational compliance
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable state, federal, and district laws regarding Early Childhood educational compliance
• Coordinate and monitor state and federal Early Childhood educational compliance programs
• Coordinate complex state and federal compliance activities
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all organizational/levels
• Maintain confidentiality related to student, personnel, budget and other program information
• Make presentations and conduct training relative to state and federal compliance
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Supervise the performance of assigned staff
• Operate personal computer, related software, and other office equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment and diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations; seeing to read, write and use the computer; kneeling and bending at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; lifting moderately heavy objects.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Salary : $140,668 - $179,512