Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
Job Posting for Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator at Van Buren Intermediate School District
Title:
Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
Reports To:
Supervisor of Early Childhood Programs
Start Date:
August 19, 2024
Location of Work:
Special Services Building
701 South Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
Job Goals:
The primary goals are to assist with the development of the VBISD Early Childhood Department in providing inclusive, high quality early childhood programs and services to promote positive outcomes for all children while facilitating those transitioning between Early On, Early Childhood Special Education Classrooms, inclusive environments and Kindergarten.
Qualifications:
Education:
Master’s degree or equivalent in early childhood special education or related fields required
Certification: Licenced certification and/or endorsements in at least one area of special education required
Work Experience:
Five or more years of previous preschool experience. Preference given to candidates with experience collaborating with GSRP, Head Start, ECSE and in inclusive preschool settings.
Responsibilities:
- Provide observation, consultation, coaching, and training to Early On, Head Start, ECSE, GSRP and other community based preschool staff to support the inclusion of students with an IFSP, IEP and those demonstrating a need for targeted intervention.
- Facilitate transition of preschool-aged students with IEP by providing observation, consultation and coaching with Early On, Early Childhood Special Education Classroom, and GSRP/Headstart, and Kindergarten staff.
- Lead or assist with communication with parents, agencies and other student systems of supports
- Engage in program evaluation processes to document effectiveness of services and adjust as needed.
- Effectively communicate, consult and team with parents, staff, agencies and others in a professional and timely manner.
Skills:
- Knowledge and expertise of child development, adult learning styles, cultural diversity, and quality improvement
- Knowledge and experience working with groups of young children and adults
- Experience working with adults in a coaching role
- Knowledge regarding services available for assisting children and families to minimize at-risk status and barriers to education
- Training certifications and/or experience in administering assessments such as the Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT)
- Training in and experience with research-based preschool curricula and knowledge of Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-K, Pre-K Early Literacy & Math Essentials, and Early Childhood PBIS, including Pyramid Model
- Ability to work effectively, make decisions, and problem solve collaboratively within a team and in partnership with local district and agency staff
- Ability to present effective workshops and meetings
- Take initiative and work independently when given a variety of responsibilities and assigned tasks
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, and ability to communicate and share information
- Proficient with computer software programs including Microsoft Office, Google, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and internet software applications
- General professional skills, including a willingness to:
- Make child-centered decisions.
- Assume positive intentions when working with others.
- Adhere to federal, state and VBISD policies and procedures.
- Model VBISD guidelines: Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
- Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines.
- Seek ongoing professional learning and accept feedback in a professional way.
- Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director of Early Childhood
- Ability to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.
- Ability to travel and participate in State meetings.
Essential Job Functions:
Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.
This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD’s website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.
Position is open until filled.
In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.
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