Early Childhood Intervention Specialist

JOB TITLE Early Childhood Intervention SpecialistPROGRAM AREA Center for Teaching and Learning/Early Childhood EducationSUPERVISION NEEDED FOR JOBDuties are performed under the general supervision of the Early Childhood Education SupervisorQUALIFICATIONSMust meet ODEs requirements for a dual licensed teacher of a preschool integrated class:oPrekindergarten License or Early Childhood License (P3 or Primary License (P5 with license/endorsement in Prekindergarten Special Needs or Early Education of the HandicappedoElementary License or Intervention Specialist License with Prekindergarten Special Needs or Early Education of the HandicappedoEarly Childhood Intervention Specialist License (P3 or Primary Intervention Specialist License (P5)JOB SUMMARYThe Early Childhood Intervention Specialist will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate public preschool program for at risk typical and disabled students. The Early Childhood Intervention Specialist will be responsible for the development and implementation of each students individual education program within the preschool setting. In addition the Early Childhood Intervention Specialist is responsible for conducting parent involvement activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Comply with the Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities regarding assessment placement instruction and evaluation of students with disabilitiesEstablish an effective preschool instructional program aligned with the Ohios Early Learning and Development Standards and the ESC of Lake Erie West Board adopted preschool curriculumPrepare daily curriculum plans; plan strategies and activities to meet identified needs of students; implement individual education plans (IEP) for preschool studentsAssess students and evaluate students progress using designated assessment toolsUtilize assessments and observations of children to support the development of daily programmingInterpret assessment information to parents or guardians.Provide direction and guidance to instructional assistants through the discussion of established procedures development of a daily schedule and coordinated implementation of program goals and objectives.Prepare classrooms for class activities and provide a variety of materials and resources to promote student learningMonitor students as assigned in nonacademic situations (e.g. unloading busses and/or loading departing busses)Demonstrate the ability to maintain an effective classroom management system provide for special behavioral needs of individual students and document/report all significant behaviorComply with all state and federal health and safety standards Maintain a safe classroom environment; report any safety concerns to program supervisorDevelop appropriate emergency procedure plans for individual studentsDevelop a collaborative communication system with parents and/or caregivers that promotes teacher/parent partnershipsCoordinate and conduct regular parent involvement activitiesConsult with diagnostic team regarding the social sensory motor intellectual adaptive and language development of studentsCollaborate with all pupil services staff to develop an appropriate effective transdisciplinary approach to meet the individual needs of studentsParticipate in IEP meetings and transition meetingsMaintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and submit all required reportsCollect data to evaluate the effectiveness of the preschool program make recommendations to the program supervisor for program improvementsADDITIONAL DUTIESDispense medications as needed after designated training Participate in programs designed for parents regular education personnel and communityRefer parents to local support agenciesUtilize the resources of the school district county and region to constantly improve the quality of instructionAct as resource person for classroom teachers in transitioning classrooms regarding strategies adaptations and resource materialsParticipate in Intervention Assistance Team meetings on requestSeek opportunities to improve skills and grow professionally; attend all required meetings and inservicesKNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIESKnowledge of the Ohio Operating Standards the Education of Children with DisabilitiesKnowledge of the Ohio Department of Education Early Learning Standards & Step up to Quality ProgramKnowledge of FERPA and HIPPAKnowledge of current preschool curriculum programs and developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood educationKnowledge of current educational issues and best practicesKnowledge of effective intervention strategiesKnowledge of mandated assessment toolsKnowledge of community agencies that can support students with disabilitiesKnowledge of classroom management techniquesKnowledge of problem solving processes and creative thinking skillsAbility to use technology as both a productivity tool and as a method of communication; proficient in computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Google Docs)Ability to identify childrens strengths and areas of weakness and implement a program to enhance their development Ability to maintain accurate student recordsAbility to observe and assess skills in all areas of developmentAbility to analyze and interpret assessment dataAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with parents students coworkers administrators and publicAbility to work with teachers to demonstrate ways of supporting students in the regular classroomSkill in effective group and individual counseling family intervention crisis intervention development of home/school collaboration Ability to work with team to analyze synthesize and evaluate program progress and implement changesAbility to model ethical principles and democratic ideals for students and the communityPHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:Stand for periods of time move around the work site move from one work site to another sit at a deskStoop kneel or crouch to assist studentsOccasionally lift and/or move materials up to fifty poundsCommunicate with internal and external stakeholders by talking and listeningOperate a computer and other technology devicesRead and analyze data (close visual acuity)WORK ENVIRONMENTNoise level may escalate in group or event settings.May include exposure to disease and infections. Exposure to inclement weather when traveling from one work site to anotherMay be required to deal with students with behavioral risksMay require local travel May also require attendance at meetings outside of regular work hours (e.g. early morning after school) Involves stress as a result of the responsibility to ensure that laws regulations and procedural rules are followed the responsibility of dealing with individual student concerns and maintaining student discipline and the demands of maintaining effective communication with other staff members students and parentsADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSRemain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment at the ESC of Lake Erie WestComplete a satisfactory background checkPossess a valid drivers license or have transportationReview the ESC Staff Handbook as well as Board Policy to understand job expectationsThis job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform duties required by the employees supervisor and/or Superintendent.PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONOTES Evaluated by the Early Childhood Supervisor or Early Childhood Program ConsultantFLSA STATUS EXEMPT Full Time/PartTimeCONTRACTContingent upon availability of funding; Contract days determined by ESCLEW governing board; Other terms and conditions of employment as per the ESCLEW governing board policies and procedures or negotiated agreementSALARYBased on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education.DATE2/1/2019; 4/24/2023 REVISION DATE

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