Ohio Department Of Education Toledo , OH 43601
Posted 3 weeks ago
JOB TITLE Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
PROGRAM AREA Center for Teaching and Learning/Early Childhood Education
SUPERVISION NEEDED FOR JOB
Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Early Childhood Education Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
JOB SUMMARY
The 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 student's 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 disabilities
Establish an effective, preschool instructional program aligned with the Ohio's Early Learning and Development Standards and the ESC of Lake Erie West Board adopted preschool curriculum
Prepare daily curriculum plans; plan strategies and activities to meet identified needs of students; implement individual education plans (IEP) for preschool students
Assess students and evaluate student's progress using designated assessment tools
Utilize assessments and observations of children to support the development of daily programming
Interpret 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 learning
Monitor students, as assigned, in non-academic 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 behavior
Comply with all state and federal health and safety standards
Maintain a safe classroom environment; report any safety concerns to program supervisor
Develop appropriate emergency procedure plans for individual students
Develop a collaborative communication system with parents and/or caregivers that promotes teacher/parent partnerships
Coordinate and conduct regular parent involvement activities
Consult with diagnostic team regarding the social, sensory, motor, intellectual, adaptive, and language development of students
Collaborate with all pupil services staff to develop an appropriate, effective transdisciplinary approach to meet the individual needs of students
Participate in IEP meetings and transition meetings
Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and submit all required reports
Collect data to evaluate the effectiveness of the preschool program, make recommendations to the program supervisor for program improvements
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Dispense medications, as needed, after designated training
Participate in programs designed for parents, regular education personnel and community
Refer parents to local support agencies
Utilize the resources of the school district, county and region to constantly improve the quality of instruction
Act as resource person for classroom teachers in transitioning classrooms regarding strategies, adaptations, and resource materials
Participate in Intervention Assistance Team meetings on request
Seek opportunities to improve skills and grow professionally; attend all required meetings and in-services
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Knowledge of the Ohio Operating Standards the Education of Children with Disabilities
Knowledge of the Ohio Department of Education Early Learning Standards & Step up to Quality Program
Knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA
Knowledge of current preschool curriculum programs and developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education
Knowledge of current educational issues and best practices
Knowledge of effective intervention strategies
Knowledge of mandated assessment tools
Knowledge of community agencies that can support students with disabilities
Knowledge of classroom management techniques
Knowledge of problem solving processes and creative thinking skills
Ability 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 children's strengths and areas of weakness and implement a program to enhance their development
Ability to maintain accurate student records
Ability to observe and assess skills in all areas of development
Ability to analyze and interpret assessment data
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with parents, students, co-workers, administrators, and public
Ability to work with teachers to demonstrate ways of supporting students in the regular classroom
Skill 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 changes
Ability to model ethical principles and democratic ideals for students and the community
PHYSICAL 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 desk
Stoop, kneel or crouch to assist students
Occasionally lift and/or move materials up to fifty pounds
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders by talking and listening
Operate a computer and other technology devices
Read and analyze data (close visual acuity)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Noise 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 another
May be required to deal with students with behavioral risks
May 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 parents
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment at the ESC of Lake Erie West
Complete a satisfactory background check
Possess a valid driver's license or have transportation
Review the ESC Staff Handbook as well as Board Policy to understand job expectations
This 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 employee's supervisor and/or Superintendent.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
OTES - Evaluated by the Early Childhood Supervisor or Early Childhood Program Consultant
FLSA STATUS EXEMPT - Full Time/Part-Time
CONTRACT
Contingent 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 agreement
SALARYBased on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education.
DATE2/1/2019; 4/24/2023 REVISION DATE
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