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Lead the coordination of services for preschool children and families, focusing on those with developmental delays. Supports educational experiences and fosters partnerships with local agencies to enhance inclusive practices. A member of the school leadership team, with a focus on mobilizing and coordinating services for children and families.
Job Responsibility:
Conduct classroom observations and social/developmental assessments of children
Model, train, and coach school staff and providers on evidence-based interventions and strategies to support students to succeed in an inclusive program
Lead all aspects of developing student support plans, including collecting data, aligning stakeholders, supporting and coaching teachers to effectively implement strategies outlined in the plan
Monitor goals in student support plans, discuss progress with stakeholders, and update plans as necessary in systems of record
Read and ensure compliance with special education files, 504s, IEPs, resources, progress monitoring reports, related services schedules, and regional special education database
Ensure compliance with local and federal legislation, regulations, and guidelines around special education
Serve as liaison between local district, family, and school team for initial referrals
Collaborate with regional early intervention providers to ensure seamless transition into the school environment
Support families to help them understand their child’s disability and equip them with the tools necessary to support their child’s progress with a strengths-based approach
Connect families to community resources and health, housing, food, and crisis support and create an alliance between home, school, and community providers to access, mobilize and coordinate services
As needed, independently supervise children throughout the day in classrooms and a variety of other situations, including but not limited to arrival/departure, transitions, outside time, rest/nap time, and (if offered) extended hours
Assist in the development and implementation of school policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives as directed by the Head of Schools
Identify and address areas of improvement and implement efficient systems to enhance operational effectiveness
Monitor and address any operational issues or emergencies, providing timely and effective solutions to minimize disruptions
Maintain documentation and accurate records
As needed, serve as the school’s licensing designee when the Head of School is not in the building
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
Two or more years of special education experience from infancy through third grade
Proven experience identifying children who need additional support, identifying effective strategies that teachers can reasonably deploy to support each child, and writing, supporting implementation, and monitoring progress of the student support plans
Significant work experience with children and families in low-income communities in the US OR personal experience in low-income communities in the US (grew up and/or attended school in)
Skill in collaborating with families, the community, school staff, school leadership, and others to build trusting relationships and partnerships, including across lines of difference
Ability to meet all credentialing criteria for lead early childhood teachers in Washington
Ability to be in assigned school on site five days a week to support smooth school operations and ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios, as needed
Nice to have:
Advanced degree in early childhood, special education, social work, psychology, behavioral science, or a related field
LMSW, LCSW, or BCBA certification Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training or certification
Deep knowledge on developing, writing, and monitoring the progress of student individualized education plans (IFSPs, IEPs, etc.)
Proficiency or fluency in Spanish
Knowledge of Montessori principles and overall approach
Knowledge of the local community
Experience supporting school strategic and operational planning
Experience teaching preschool or coaching and developing teachers
Ability to serve as the school’s licensing designee when the Head of School is not in the building
What we offer:
Relocation assistance is available
15 paid days of vacation
4 days of paid personal time off
9 paid days of sick (care) time prorated based on your position start date
9 paid holidays
5 paid days off for an organization-wide winter break
additional time off if required by applicable law
medical, dental, and vision insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match
paid parental leave
an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care