Rollins Facilitator BIRTH-5
Rollins Facilitator BIRTH-5
Rollins Facilitator BIRTH-5
BIRTH TO FIVE FACILITATOR: The Birth to Five Facilitator is responsible for providing professional development
coaching support as an implementation team member to the on-site partner (OSP) and teachers. Using best practices
for classroom instruction and assessment, teacher training and consultation, the Rollins Center Facilitator, in partnership
with school/center staff, will create opportunities that will significantly change the lives of students for the better. The
Rollins Center Facilitator will actively interact with center directors/principals, program developers, literacy coaches,
teachers and paraprofessionals.
Change Agent
Has knowledge of the change process and includes in coaching (Source: Adapted from DiClemente and
Prochaska, 1998: Stages of Change)
Demonstrate understanding that improvement is continuous and not static
Demonstrate the ability to facilitate on-going change
Content Knowledge
Attain and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all Cox Campus relevant courses to inform all coaching
Understand, articulate and model RRFTS strategies
Remain content experts by staying abreast of research and professional publications and continuously reviewing
Cox Courses
Use of Data
Consistently uses a variety of data to inform all levels of coaching
Collaboratively uses child outcome data and teacher data to assist teachers/OSP’s in prioritizing needs and
developing measurable goals
Use strategies and appropriate tools to objectively observe the adult and the program
Technology
Engage daily in Cox Campus community in order to connect, coach, and support teachers
Use technology to be innovative and efficient, like: using video as a coaching tool, using private groups to
connect adults, etc.
Use Cox Campus to deliver professional development
Provide PD on relevant Cox Campus courses
Use technology to communicate with colleagues and partner, like: slack, newsletters, RRFTS private groups, etc.
Effective Communication
Communicate as equal partners (refer to book: Better Conversations: Beliefs and Habits) with all
Demonstrate active and responsive listening techniques with adults
Utilize a range of effective communication techniques designed to address both verbal and nonverbal
communication with adult
Ask better questions to clarify beliefs, thoughts and actions
Demonstrate ability to facilitate the coaching cycle using timely goal-focused meetings and conversation
Sustainability
Provide adults with the skills and tools necessary to self-evaluate and the opportunity to discuss and analyze
findings
Use gradual release of skills to OSP’s and teaching in order to create sustainability
Document work to support Cox Campus (i.e. sharing resources, videotaping conversations and PD’s, etc.)
View everything we do through the lens of “how do we go to scale”
Effectively engage site leadership
Plan for sustainability
Communicate sustainability goals with partners from the beginning
Skills/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred, in Special Education, Speech Language Pathology, Early
Childhood Education, Reading, or a related field required
Prefer 3 years of experience implementing and coaching Read Right from the Start strategies
Experience in Birth to Pre-K educational programs and/or programs for language and literacy required
School-based teacher training and coaching experience also desired
Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent public
speaking skills
Action-oriented, collaborative, flexible, and innovative approach to coaching and mentoring
High aspirations for all children to be successful and empowered
Proven leadership skills and the ability to understand the comprehensive language and literacy issues of young
children in a variety of settings
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Keen interest to work in a variety of settings with teachers
BIRTH TO FIVE FACILITATOR
This 220-day, full-time school position offers a generous benefit package including health/dental/life/vision and long
term disability insurance; the School subsidizes health insurance premiums of staff and families. Other benefits include
Flexible Spending Account; 403(b) Plan; cost reduction of some Atlanta Speech School services; complimentary meals
during working hours; and accrued sick leave.
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
Please submit all of the following documents to ensure that your information is considered: cover letter, resume, college
transcript, and written submission describing how your particular skills, talents, and/or expertise could be beneficial to
the Rollins Center (please limit to 500 words).
Email: hr@atlantaspeechschool.org