Job Title: Pre-K Assessment Specialist
PVN ID: VA-1806-002570
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: OFFICE OF SR. UNIV DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Job Description

General Description

The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute is a fast-paced, dynamic public/private partnership that works to ensure that all early childhood practitioners have access to a comprehensive system of professional development. The Institute is committed to the success of NYC’s Pre-K for All Program and its teachers and is searching for a full-time Pre-K Assessment Specialist who has the skills and expertise to support the successful implementation of developmental screening and authentic assessment tools.

 

The Pre-K Assessment Specialist will provide targeted support to Pre-K for All programs in meeting the Department of Education (DOE) expectations related to:

  • Using a developmental screening tool to identify potential developmental delays and English Language Acquisition support needs.
  • Implementing an authentic assessment system to monitor children’s developmental progress while informing curriculum and instruction.
  • Deepening teachers’ shared understanding of children’s development and learning across domains to inform instruction.

Equipped with a solid understanding of child development, the ideal candidates will have strong data analysis and professional development skills.

Other Duties

Reporting to the Institute’s Director of Early Childhood, the Pre-K Assessment Specialist will provide targeted support to Pre-K for All programs in meeting DOE expectations by:

 

  • Conducting site visits to Pre-K for All programs in order to support staff in implementing screening and assessment tools in a culturally, linguistically, and developmentally responsive manner.
  • Maintaining accurate records of each visit in as determined by the DOE Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE).
  • Supporting the DECE effort to collect, manage, and analyze data necessary to support implementation of developmental screening and assessment.
  • Conducting outreach to Pre-K for All programs, including providing clear, accurate and timely communication to sites related to developmental screening and authentic assessment topics.
  • Reviewing and responding to reports and inquiries submitted by field offices, partner agencies and site leaders.
  • Analyzing data with basic Excel methods (including vlookup), interpreting results, and providing written summaries of data analyses.
  • Providing professional learning support to Pre-K for All teachers and leaders related to developmental screening and authentic assessment.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Early Childhood

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related area.
  • At least 3 years of experience as an early childhood teacher in a program that utilized an online Authentic Assessment tool.
  • At least 2 years of experience providing professional learning experiences for teachers.
  • Knowledge of early childhood screening and assessment tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and communicate about data.
  • Familiarity with Pre-K for All Program Quality Standards and the Pre-K Foundation for the Common Core.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to develop and sustain successful collaborative partnerships.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to travel by public transportation to classroom sites throughout the five boroughs.

This position will begin on August 20, 2018.

 

SALARY: Full time (35 hours/week): $72,000 – $77,000, depending on experience

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your cover letter and resume via the Research Foundation website.

THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT EMPLOYER

 

 

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
CUNY PDI
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$72,000.00 - $77,000.00
Closing Date
Sep 06, 2018 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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