Preschool Support Staff

Preschool Support Staff

Education Specialist

Education Specialists focus on the preschool teacher and classroom.  They work directly with the teacher to ensure the classroom runs smoothly.  Education Specialists assist the teachers with implementing the Creative Curriculum and utilizing the My Teaching Strategies online assessment.  They plan and/or facilitate professional development and pre-service training for teaching staff.  Education Specialists are actively involved in the preschool leadership team meetings.  They also conduct PLC meetings with classroom staff and/or any other meetings or trainings relevant to their job.

Family Specialist/Service Workers/School Social Worker 

The Family Service team creates, provides, and coordinates services and activities with families and communities that foster strength, healthy living, and overall well-being.  They also provide support in a case management-style and act as a liaison between families, staff, the community, and other family-related services.  The Family service team encourages all family members to become advocates for their children and family. 

Preschool Office Support

Office Support works with families in accessing preschool information and resources.  They oversee the preschool application process and provide support to families.  Additionally, they assist with transition activities and community activities to support the overall preschool program. 

Exceptional Children Staff

Exceptional Children staff works with families to ensure eligible children with disabilities are appropriately serviced through a range of environments, which include walk-in or play-group services, services in the home or daycare, or services in a preschool setting. 

Director

The Director oversees the preschool program (Head Start, Title I, NCPK & Exceptional Children) for Onslow County Schools, which includes monitoring of fiscal management, program operations, program management, quality improvement, and supervision of preschool support staff.