Senior Director - Office of Early Learning; Interim

Senior Director - Office of Early Learning (Interim)

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Position Title:

Senior Director - Office of Early Learning (OEL)

School/Department:
Compensation Services

Location:

Crossroads II, Cary, NC

Pay Grade:
Senior Director Band 1

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Eligibility:
Employment contract

Work Week

Schedule:

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends), hybrid telework

Develops, administers, and coordinates early learning programs focused on families and children ages birth - age 5 offered by the Wake County Public Schools System (WCPSS). Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local program regulations and financial requirements. Establishes vision and comprehensive plan for a PreK-12 aligned system and ensures coordination across Preschool Programs, Project Enlightenment, and The Early Learning Center.

• Comprehensive knowledge of theory and practice of early childhood;
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of state and federal guidelines applicable to Title I, NC Pre-K and special education preschool programs;
• Comprehensive knowledge of policies, procedures, programs, plans, and organizational relationships of the entire school system;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point;
  Google Apps;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Effective time management and organizational skills;
• Ability to express facts and ideas in a clear, convincing, and organized manner;
• Ability to communicate effectively in both obtaining and furnishing information;
• Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with community partners;
• Interactions may require considerable communication to obtain action, consent, agreement, or approval;
• Ability to independently resolve problems and to perform effectively in complex work situations;
• Ability to develop and implement strategic objectives that improve educational outcomes and align with school system mission and goals;
• Ability to collaborate with and influence others, build trusting relationships, and deliver projects on time and within budget;
• Ability to coach and mentor employees, including providing feedback;
• Ability to handle highly confidential material;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, external agencies, attorneys, parents, and the public.

• Master's degree in education, administration, or related area;
• Four years of successful teaching experience;
• Five years of administrative and supervision experience;
• Five years of experience with fiscal and personnel management;
• Experience in child development and effective early intervention practices.

• Hold or be eligible for North Carolina Professional Educator's License in administrative license area of School Administrator-Principal or Curriculum Instructional Specialist;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.

• Experience managing state and federal funds;
• Strong relationships skills;
• Experience with childcare licensure;
• Strong supervision skills;
• Strong public relation skills.

• Coordinates, supervises, and monitors district early learning programs and services.
• Ensures alignment between early learning/pre-k with the district to ensure a PreK-12 system.
• Manages local, state, and federal budgets.
• Ensures that special education services, Title I, NC Pre-K, and grant programs meet legal mandates.
• Collaborates with community partners to ensure quality early learning programming.
• Develops and maintains long range plan for pre-k classrooms and early learning services.
• Presents to Board of…