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Job Title: Early Childhood and School Liaison

Program(s): Regional, Onsite and Statewide Professional Learning

Reports to: MREC Senior Director of Office and School Relations; ND DPI Director of Office of Early Learning

Our Mission:

The Missouri River Educational Cooperative provides learning opportunities, programs, and resources for students and educators to succeed both today and tomorrow.

Our Values:

We are Supportive - "You Ask, We Help"

We are Dedicated - "Passion + Action"

We are Innovative & Creative "Shaping Tomorrow"

We are Professional - "Grounded in Integrity"

We are Collaborative & Independent "You, Me, Together"

The Early Childhood and School Liaison for MREC will have the primary responsibility of ensuring progress and facilitating implementation of the ND DPI PDG Early Childhood Grant. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: % of Impact

1. Program Success - 45%: Ensure ND Early Childhood initiatives align to the ND Education Vision framework, agencies mission, values and model of professional learning, including, but not limited to;

• Greenway Strategies Group Completion of Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan 
• Child Trends for B-KFA; QRIS Review; and Program Evaluation 
• Coordinate with ITD PMO to Collaborate on ECIDS and Integrated Website Design
• Plan, in coordination with OEL, all PDGB-5 Trainings, Professional Development
  • Scheduling and Logistics of EL B-5 Standards Professional Development
  • Scheduling and Logistics of Culturally Responsive Professional Development 
  • Scheduling and Logistics of CLASS reliability training

2. Leadership - 30%: Foster collaborative and trusting relationships that ensure program success; develop a multi-year action plan in collaboration with the state-wide entities and stakeholders to enhance the Early Childhood framework consistently across regions and implemented with fidelity; implement and refine the evaluation process for determining the effectiveness of early childhood, includin, but not limited to:

• Facilitate the Re-design Transition Resources and Dissemination
• Facilitate and coordinate with Head Start Collaboration Office on CDA review 

3. Communication - 20%: Promote events and initiatives in coordination with the MREC Marketing and DPI Communication staff; plan effectively and utilize appropriate modes of communication in a timely and professional manner; actively participate in monthly MREC staff meetings; generate and publish required and/or requested reports and documents for full transparency; schedule and provide for logistics of all Focus Groups; Coordinate with Marketing Vendor Communications in Collaboration with NDDPI PIO

4. Professional Development: build and extend personal/professional knowledge through professional development activities within the agency and independently.  5%

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Education: Master's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development/Early Childhood Special Education or equivalent experience preferred.

• Experience: has worked with early childhood age children, families, school systems and community supports within in a proactive and responsive framework; developed and delivered high-quality professional learning using best practices; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while attending to specific detail and managing quality; willingness to engage deeply with agencies on the challenges they identify as priority areas; ability to maintain consistent professional composure and exercise excellent interpersonal skills among diverse stakeholders, including principals, teachers, students, funders, internal staff and press; excellent written, oral communication and cultural responsiveness skills; possess humility, positivity, flexibility and a sense of humor to overcome frequent challenges. 3 years offering Professional development and/or grant management preferred. 
• Technology Skills: ability to use smartphone, standards office equipment, computer, grant reporting programs, internet, multi-media platforms and programs; working knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
• Professionalism: requires excellent interpersonal communication skills; able to effectively collaborate with diverse groups and develop high performing teams; works with an attention to detail, clear organization abilities and an ability to short and long range plan; develop and deliver effective small and large group presentations for a variety of audiences and have crucial conversations when needed; can handle last minute pressure and keeps calm when faced with competing demands and priorities.

Job Duration: January 2, 2019 - December 31, 2019
This position may continue based on future state PDG funding for years 2 through 4
Driver's License: Required; Travel requirements potentially in excess of 20%, primarily within the MREC member region, and 20% state travel.
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