Early Childhood Developmental Screener

Macon R-1 School District is looking to fill a part-time Early Childhood Developmental Screener for the 2024-2025 school year.  

Job Summary/Purpose:  Deliver screening services to children using DESE approved developmental screening instruments.  Record and score the screening protocol as directed in the DESE approved instrument, conference with parents as needed, and submit referrals when needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  Minimum requirement of 60 hours of college credit and two years of successful experience working with young children and families OR High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of four years of experience working with young children and families

Knowledge/Skills:  Knowledge of child development of 2 through 5-year-old children and how preschool age children learn and develop.  Understanding of DESE approved screening instruments, vision, hearing, and dental screening tools.

Experience:  Demonstrated ability to work with young children required.  Skilled at structuring and presenting verbal communication to children ranging from preschool age to adult individuals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares for screening session, which includes:
• Prepares paperwork required for the screening
• Sets up screening area, if necessary
• Greets and prepares families and children for the screening process, which includes:
  • Introduces self to family
  • Explains screening process in a manner that is family friendly; this includes explanation of the consent form, screening protocol, health record, vision, hearing and dental screenings
• Administers screenings: 
  • Administers approved screening instrument accessing language, concepts and motor development according to screening instrument guidelines
  • Provides parents with social/emotional questionnaire or instrument for their completion
  • Administers vision, hearing and dental screenings, which may include functional assessments and/or other instruments as indicated in the ECDA manual 
  • Records all screening information on screening protocol and summary forms
• Shares screening results to parents/guardians:
• Summarizes screening for parents/guardians using screening protocol and summary forms
• Shares appropriate developmental materials for parents to continue to encourage their child’s development in the home, which may include activity sheets or alternate intervention sheets
• Explains other appropriate information concerning district early childhood programs such as Parents as Teachers and/or preschool opportunities
• Demonstrates the ability to engage and empower parents/guardians
• Listens to parent concerns/questions. 
• Provides appropriate information or resources that may be beneficial to the parent and child
• Provides referrals when indicated by screening concern/failure:
  • Recognizes the need for a further referral
  • Demonstrates knowledge of district and community resources
  • Explains the referral process to parents/guardians
  • Completes proper documentation, including referral forms and alternative strategies 
• Performs additional duties as assigned or indicated by the supervisor

Work Environment/Conditions:  The work environment involves a screening room with minimal distractions and fully equipped with materials and instruments to complete the screening process.  Parents may wait in the waiting room or the screening room as needed.  Screenings will be completed at a designated area of the district.  Screenings may also be completed at community preschools, Head Start Centers, community child care centers, or elementary schools as scheduled.

Terms of Employment:  This is a part-time position, and the terms of employment are flexible.  Compensation is based on education and experience.