Child Find Coordinator/MET Chairperson

CHILD FIND COORDINATOR/ MET CHAIRPERSON

Job Description

Job Title:

Child Find Coordinator/ MET Chairperson

Revised:

April 19, 2022

Work Year:

200 Days – Teacher Calendar 13 Summer Days

Department:

Exceptional Education/Special Education

Reports To:

Director of Special Education/ Building Level Principal

Pay Range:

Licensed Pay Schedule plus additional days

Position Summary: The Child Find Coordinator/ MET Chairperson provides leadership in the implementation of the child find process required under IDEA. This person will serve as the chairperson for team evaluation meetings. The Child find Coordinator/ MET Chairperson collaborates with team members on assessments and placement consideration of programming. Develop and promote good relationships among school community, especially early childhood education programs. Consult and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to development an Individual Education Plan (IEP). The Child Find Coordinator/ MET Chairperson fulfills responsibilities and duties related to district and building goals and legal requirements or state and federal statutes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on building assignment and other factors.

· Oversees the referral process, team meeting process and adherence to the IEPs based on eligibility guidelines and in accordance with federal ad state requirements and is responsible for seeing that timelines are met, and all required paperwork is complete.

· Schedules vision and hearing screenings and identified referrals as part of the evaluation

· Coordinates and completes summer evaluations including organizing the Child Find team

· Interacts with community requests for information regarding Child Find services in the district

· Collaborates with Partnership for Child Development (Daycares or Head Start) on referral review and communication of Child Find

· Collaborates and assists with Part C to Part B transfers

· Attends Early Childhood Education Professional Learning Community meetings

· Provides data and other information regarding Child Find when requested

· Creates and completes all child find documents with the collaborating team members

· Schedules vision and hearing screenings and identified referrals as part of the evaluation

· will assist in the coordination of, and in some cases, may provide staff development and workshops/trainings regarding special education issues

· Contacts parents and prepares all paperwork for all MET referrals

· Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below:

Education & Training:

· Master’s Degree Preferred

Experience:

· Three years of experience working with Special Education and MET preferred

· Knowledge and understanding of Child Find requirements and MET processes

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

· Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal relation skills

· Customer service and public relations skills

· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

· Organizational skills

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions

· Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders

· Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions

· Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision

· Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job

· Ability to defuse and manage volatile and stressful situations

· Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and common software applications

Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations:

· Valid Mississippi license endorsed in the area of Special Education

· Criminal background check required for hire

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,107.41 - $48,301.39 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,107 - $48,301