Manager - Coordinator, Early Learning, Early Intervention And Early Childhood Special Education

Job Title: Manager - Coordinator, Early Learning, Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education
Category: Manager

Coordinator, EI/ECSE Services Program
Location: Sunnybrook Campus
Schedule: 8 hours per day/ 5 days per week/ 240 day Calendar
This is part of a dual posting: Supervisor and Coordinator - please note we will be hiring only one of these roles
Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background.

We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at hr@clackesd.org to discuss your application.

Find your "why" with Clackamas ESD
At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities - big and small - have access to equitable education services. Learn more.

About the program:
Clackamas ESD has been providing services for young children with special needs in Clackamas County for more than thirty years. The Clackamas Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education program continues to focus on working with families, local school districts, and other community programs to prepare young children with special needs to enter kindergarten ready to learn.
Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education serves eligible children ages 0-5 years who experience delays or disabilities. Services are individualized according to the child's needs and may include home visiting; consultation to staff at community preschools, Head Start classrooms, or child care settings; specialized preschool; related services such as speech, motor, or other specialists; and parent education. Children may be referred by parents, community preschools, local school districts, physicians, or other community service providers.

About this position:
The Coordinator manages assigned components of Early Intervention Early Childhood Special Education services and supervises employees of assigned programs. The Coordinator assists in compliance with state and federal standards and mandates pertaining to Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education. The Coordinator follows and supports ESD policies and procedures, performs other duties as may be assigned, and works cooperatively and harmoniously with clients, co-workers, the Director, community agency personnel, and supervisors.

Essential functions:
Manages the planning and delivery of assigned components of early intervention and early childhood special education services, including Child Find, IFSP development, year-round services and extended school year, and ensures service delivery in natural environments, typical settings, and the least restrictive environment.
Designs, plans, and revises service delivery models to ensure compliance with law requirements, policy and best educational practice, while supporting the needs of local districts in cooperation with the Director and program staff.
Supervises and evaluates the performance of personnel as assigned by the Director, including licensed and professional staff; supervises the evaluation of educational assistants and paraprofessionals.
Given guidelines and priorities, develops initial budget and manages expenditures within the adopted budget.
Supervises and makes decisions that affect the daily operation of the program and quality of services provided.
Provides leadership to the assigned program advisory committee(s).
Administers the labor contracts within the program.
Facilitates due process procedures and mediation related to the provision of services under state and federal regulations.
Recommends program specific procedures, produces guidance and directives, and provides systems of oversight to monitor compliance with program procedures.
Assists in planning for the development and evaluation of the early childhood programs with the Director and program staff.
Coordinates and participates in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of program personnel.
Leads instructional improvement, orientation of new staff, and professional development of program personnel in consultation with the Director.
Communicates regularly with staff, clients, and partner agencies.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with parents, local school districts, and community partner agencies in the best interest of the program.
Supervises the maintenance of accurate records including student education files, applicable personnel documents, and fiscal records.
Informs Director of issues that may impact the EI/ECSE program, ESD, or local school districts.

Minimum qualifications:
Master's degree in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, or related field.
Minimum Principal License committed to obtaining Professional Administrator License within three years of taking the position.
Five years of successful experience working as a licensed or professional service provider in the field of Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education or a related field.
Three years of recent successful administrative experience including supervision and evaluation of licensed and classified staff.
Working knowledge of current state and federal laws, policies, administrative rules and instructional practices for children with developmental delays aged birth to entry into kindergarten in order to comply with IDEA requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of model, curriculum development and program design for children with developmental delays aged birth to entry into kindergarten.
Demonstrated ability to develop sound and cost effective fiscal plans and manage resources.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups in meetings and workshop settings.
Demonstrated ability to effectively delegate roles and responsibilities to subordinates.
Demonstrated ability to apply current research and best practice within the field of early intervention and early childhood special education to the delivery of high quality services.
Valid driver's license, driving record acceptable to agency carrier, and own transportation.
Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions.
Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform the essential functions.

Salary: Range 12 of the meet and confer salary schedule: $129,369-$143,128 depending on experience.

CESD Meet & Confer Salary Schedule 2024-25

Range
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5

0-1 yrs exp
2-3 yrs exp
4-5 yrs exp
6 yrs exp
7+ yrs exp

Range 12
$129,369
$133,250
$137,130
$141,013
$143,128

Benefits:

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage)
Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
Read more about our benefits here

Retirement plan contributions:
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.

How to apply:
Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date and must include:

Cover Letter
Resume
Completed application form

Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.

Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.