Job Title: Coordinator of Early Childhood Special Education
Location: Early Childhood Education
Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Scale
Work Calendar: 10 Month 200 Day Staff
FLSA Status: Exempt GENERAL PURPOSE
Reporting to the Director of Early Childhood Program, Early Childhood Coordinator provides coaching and consultative support to teachers of preschool children with developmental delays and disabilities. MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Promote a consistent developmentally appropriate early childhood program Serve as advisor and special consultant to teachers who need professional growth assistance to include conducting professional development workshops for early childhood special educators and related service providers, provide on-going activities to support new teachers and Coordinate field placement activities for student teachers Assist in the transition of children from preschool to kindergarten programs throughout the county Monitor service delivery placements for preschoolers with disabilities Monitor the funding requirements and expenditures of the Preschool Grant(s) Monitor purchase order requests for materials and supplies Meet with teachers to help implement developmental curriculum, perform classroom visitations and demonstrations; coordinate curriculum projects, Work with individuals on problems of curriculum content Facilitate and serve as designee for any assigned meetings Assist in the development and running of preschool ESY Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford Schools Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position. Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly. Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position. Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality. Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public. Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers. Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality. Perform other related duties as required/assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the area of Early Childhood Special Education Hold or be eligible for Virginia teaching license issued by the Virginia Department of Education KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge Developmentally appropriate practices for students in Early Childhood program Classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning environment Instructional methodologies appropriate for children with disabilities. Laws, rules, and guidelines associated with early childhood special education Skills Assess individual needs and performance Address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes Abilities Relate positively to parents and other community representatives Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals Organize and perform work independently Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work environment is primarily inside, with moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled], and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements. The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects. The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objections by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
