Early Intervention Coordinator

Position Definition: The Early Intervention Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supervising the Early Intervention special programs and services to which he/she is assigned.

Relationship: The Early Intervention Coordinator shall be responsible to the Supervisor of Special Programs and Services.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• PDE Special Education Teacher, Speech, Hearing Impaired or Vision Certification, required.
• PDE Supervisor of Special Education Certification, preferred.
• Six (6) years’ experience as a Special Education Teacher, preferred.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Demonstrates a proficient understanding and utilization of Microsoft Office Suite and other software packages for use in the Special Program and Services Department.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated by patience, understanding, and congeniality.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates organizational skills and time management skills, providing for productivity, accuracy, and attention to detail in the carrying out of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates the ability to make professional decisions.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Demonstrates accurate knowledge of federal and state standards and regulations, as it relates to Early Intervention and Special Education.
• Demonstrates a philosophy of lifelong learning.
• Proficient in the use of technology to communicate with students, parents, staff, administrators, and community members.
• Possesses the skills to provide the highest level of customer service, with patience and knowledge of the department’s services.
• Ability to attend work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities.

Physical:

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, and communicate (vision, hearing, and speech) to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around work areas.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.
• Ability to exhibit appropriate manual dexterity to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to conduct a safety restraint protocol which requires:

Authority: The Early Intervention Coordinator will have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Functions/Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

Essential:

• Utilizes job related information management systems to analyze program data, monitor compliance and collaborate on solutions.
• Assists teachers in preparing and maintaining ongoing instructional programs, including appropriate supportive services.
• Assesses curriculum effectiveness and implements change when necessary.
• Provides input on staff performance and provides staff development through effective collaboration.
• Participates in the planning, development and management of appropriate programs and services.
• Consults with school district, agency, and community preschool personnel regarding special education programming.
• Coordinates the appropriate steps in the referral-placement process.
• Assists in the recruitment, screening, and recommendation of staff for employment.
• Establishes working relationships with parents, school district personnel, agencies, and the community.
• Maintains appropriate records for assigned programs and services.
• Serves as a preschool representative at parent and IEP meetings.

Secondary:

• Participates in the planning and development of special programs and projects.
• Participates in orientation for new staff.
• Participates in the development of a comprehensive inservice plan for Early Intervention, including organizing and conducting staff meetings.
• Maintains professional knowledge through review of professional literature, attendance at workshops, field visitations, research, and formal study.
• This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned.