Early Intervention Program Evaluation Consultant

JOB ASSIGNMENT:  CSIU Early Intervention / Preschool Program and requires travel primarily within the Lewisburg, PA area.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:  The evaluator reports directly to the Director of Special Education and Alternative Placement, or in their absence, to the Chief Academic Officer.

JOB DEFINITION:  This person will assist the Early Intervention program with child find and evaluation of young children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Attend Toddler Transition meetings conducted by our Early Intervention counterparts (Infant/Toddler), inform parents of next steps and complete the transition process prior to each child’s third birthday.
2. Screen and, when appropriate, evaluate children referred to the Preschool Early Intervention program through the intake process in a timely fashion.
3. Submit referrals for appropriate services as deemed necessary through the evaluation process.  
4. Complete all necessary evaluations and resulting documents for young children as per state regulations and in a timely fashion.  
5. Develop Individualized Education Program (IEP), conduct required IEP team meetings, and secure parental written consent for student services as per state regulations and in a timely fashion.
6. Submit all special education paperwork and supplementary documents to the Preschool Early Intervention office within time requirements.
7. Contributes to the team management of all problems, issues, and opportunities.
8. Responsible for establishing and maintaining a working relationship with parents, teachers, administrators, social service agencies and others responsible for meeting the needs of eligible young children and their families.
9. Keep abreast of current information regarding preschool education and regulations through professional reading, conferences, in-services, and training sessions.
10. Assist in staff development by providing and participating in staff in-services and by staying abreast of CSIU, State and Federal policies and procedures.
11. Participate in curriculum development.
12. In accordance with PA Chapter 14.133, staff will perform behavior prevention, de-escalation, 

and/or safe physical management techniques.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Program Supervisor or the Director of Special Education and Early Childhood Services.
2. Attend some evening events/activities as appropriate.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: 

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or an education field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
2. A valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate in the area of Early Childhood N-3, Grades PK-4, Special Education PK-12 or Special Education PK-8 is required.  A Special Education certificate is preferred.
3. Minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience.
4. Knowledge of child development and its relationship to curriculum content, developmentally appropriate teaching strategies and preschool materials and equipment needs is required.
5. Knowledge of Special Education regulations is required.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to cope with stressful situations, ability to complete extensive paperwork within timelines and the ability to accept great cultural diversity is required.
7. Training in CPR and First Aid are required.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Current, approved Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse Registry) and Act 114-FBI Fingerprint clearances are required and must be renewed at appropriate, specific intervals pursuant to Act 153 of 2014 (revised Act 15 of 2015). 
• Current, approved Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training certificate showing completion of a minimum of three (3) hours training every five (5) years.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS:  

1. Obtain permanent certification within the necessary timelines.
2. Accumulate Act 48 hours within the necessary timelines.
3. Attend training seminars and in-service programs identified as important to the operation of the instructional program.
4. Continued training in First Aid and CPR are required.
5. In accordance with PA Chapter 14.133, staff will participate in training regarding behavior prevention, de-escalation, and/or safe physical management techniques.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

1. Must have strength and ability to lift young children (approximately 50 lbs.).
2. Must have strength and ability to carry teaching materials/bags (approximately 20 lbs.).
3. Must tolerate considerable bending, stooping and squatting.
4. Must be able to assist children with self-help skills.
5. Must be able to negotiate stairs and rough terrain at centers and homes.

TIME AND SITE REQUIREMENTS:   

1. This is a full-time exempt bargaining unit position following a 7.5 hours per day, 188 days over 12-months work schedule.
2. Attendance at work is a requirement of this position; any and all absences must be approved by the immediate supervisor.
3. Must have transportation to work locations.
4. Must be able to arrive at various locations on schedule over a wide geographic area.

CSIU PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS: 

1. All property, including intellectual property, materials, equipment or actual products and services developed or accrued as part of the job duties and responsibilities listed above, is the property of the CSIU. It may not be used for personal profit or gain and will be relinquished to the CSIU upon termination of employment from the CSIU.
2. The person employed in this position shall maintain confidentiality with regard to the personal and private information about clients and coworkers, programs and services and any other proprietary information accrued as a result of CSIU employment or as required by state or federal laws and regulations.
3. The person employed in this position must adhere to all requirements identified in the code of professionalism entitled "Ambassadors Are Professionals, Too" and CSIU Administrative Regulation 317-AR-1 CSIU Service Standards.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.  It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their supervisor and the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Salary : $51,949 - $69,270