This is advanced responsible supervisory and administrative work in the management of the Head Start program for the Community Action Agency.

An employee in this class is responsible for planning, supervising and coordinating Head Start center operations, the educational component and administrative support functions. Responsibilities include directing operations of various Head Start programs, evaluating and assisting in the development of curriculum models, assuring proper staffing for centers and administrative activities, monitoring center operations for compliance with licensing requirements, conducting site visitations to monitor daily activities and review center documents, and assisting in center accreditation activities. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in providing effective assistance in the management of center operations and various Head Start programs. Supervision is exercised over subordinate field supervisors, Head Start service center employees, educational specialists and clerical employees. General direction is received from an admnistrative superior who holds the incumbent responsible for the professional management of Head Start centers and programs.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Directs and coordinates the operations of Head Start service centers and Head Start programs through field supervisors; supervises educational specialists engaged curriculum development and employees providing clerical support.

Directs operations of Infant/Toddler programs, Title XX and Chapter 1 programs.

Assists in assuring partnership with private and public agencies on local, state and national levels for funding programs including Tutorial, Literacy, Chapter 1, Title XX, Jump Start and After School.

Evaluates and assists in development of curriculum models including High Scope, 5C's, Multi-Cultural, Tri-lingual, Self Esteem and Astronaut for implementation in selected classrooms.

Identifies proper staffing requirements for Head Start sites/clusters and assures proper staffing levels.

Monitors daily operations of centers to assure compliance with local and state licensing requirements.

Convenes or coordinates meetings with regional and educational coordinators to review and implement work plans.

Visits centers to monitor daily operations and review records of children and staff and other center documentation.

Reviews and assists in the process of centers accreditation.

Prepares reports and correspondence; approves requisitions for equipment, materials and supplies.

Develops and administers budget for Head Start field operations and oversees development of educational component plan and budget.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Extensive knowledge of the organization, operation and administration of Head Start centers and programs.

Thorough knowledge of the programmatic provisions of a variety of Head Start programs.

Thorough knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Thorough knowledge of the principles of management and public administration.

Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal regulations governing operations of the Head Start program.

Thorough knowledge of the theories and principles of elementary and early childhood education.

Considerable knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Ability to direct, coordinate and manage Head Start center operations and related educational development activities.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to assure compliance of Head Start operations with programmatic, fiscal and licensing regulations and requirements.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors and various public and private officials.

Ability to evaluate and assist in the development of curriculum models for implementation in Head Start classrooms.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

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