Professional Development Coordinator

[Summary[: Responsible for collection, monitoring, and synchronization of information collected by the program and synthesizing data into reports given to Program Director. Responsible for tracking employee professional development staff education, and assisting employees in accessing educational courses and credentials.

[ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES[ include the following. Other duties may be assign.
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Maintain confidentiality.

Act as Child Plus lead for the program.

Assist staff with using Child Plus.

Monitor Child Plus data for completion and accuracy including PIR data.

Collect data, andaccess progress on program goals, and synthesize assessment information for grant reporting and development.

Assist Program Director with thedevelopment of Federal Grants.

Assist in completing annual inventory. Add and remove materials, equipment, and other program property, as appropriate.

Coordinate collection, entry, and submission of IQ4K documentation for designation application.

Maintain employee enrollment in theIowa training registry (iPower) database.

Ensure the child outcomes data (DRDP) is accurate and complete.

Monitor, synthesize, and report child outcomes (DRDP) and program information in Child Plus.

Synthesize data and develop oral and written reports to submit to Program Director, for evaluation purposes, thePolicy Council, Board of Directors, and funding sources as needed.

Identify pertinent educational opportunities for staff and assist staff through the enrollment process.

Assist with compiling data for annual reports to the public.

Track employee professional development plans, education status, and credentials.

Assist employees in identifying and accessing education courses and credentials.

Monitor and support employees credentialing progress, give feedback to employees, and report progress to theDirector.

Coordinate, mentor, and assist staff with the Child Development Associate (CDA) certification process.

Facilitate employee participation in professional advancement opportunities through TEACH and WAGE$ programs.

Monitor and facilitate employee initial and ongoing training (i.e. ISU Moodle)

Coordinate ongoing staff development and training for the Head Start program.

Coordinate the onboarding process for new staff.