Account/Position No.:  23152/596250                                    Level 7

Position Title:  Orientation Specialist

Department:  Center for Early Childhood, Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA)

 

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Function of Position

Responsible to the Program Coordinator for recruitment, coordination and implementation of TECTA orientations for 15 counties; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

-Coordinates and implements 30-hour orientations for 15 counties.

-Teaches one class per semester at Northeast State Community College; supervises students in the field; assists with CDA process.

-Identifies needs in child care centers and family homes for quality assistance; administers ITERS and ECERS.

-Ensures adherence to contract requirements.

Secondary Functions

-Enters data into computer.

-Prepares correspondence.

-Counsels students as needed.

-Assists with special projects, i.e., Quality Improvement Initiative, quarterly reports, center accreditation preparation, etc.

-Attends state and national conferences.

-Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

-Knowledge of early childhood education and programs serving young children.

-Knowledge of accreditation process for early childhood programs.

-Knowledge of approaches designed for adult learners.

-Knowledge of computers.

-Ability to work independently and as a team member.

-Ability to communicate effectively.

Supervision Given and Received

Performs under general supervision.  Determines own methods of performing assigned work.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in early childhood education; at least one year of related experience; state teaching license, pre-K through 3rd grade.

 

Date:  March, 2007