Education Disabilities Coordinator Position Available In Bibb, Georgia

Education Disabilities Coordinator 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Macon, GA 31210 TELAMON-TRC

COMMITMENT TO TRAUMA INFORMED CARE

Telamon-TRC has taken steps to shift our organization into a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model. This changes our perceptions about the individuals that we work with, employees and customers, including families and children. A trauma-informed system of care provides services that empower employees and customers, including families and children, to feel safe, welcomed and engaged at all levels of organizational interaction. Exchanges that could be potentially retraumatizing, or trigger traumatic reactions require thoughtfulness and non-judgement. Ongoing, as an organization, we collaborate to educate employees about the effects of violence, victimization and trauma on individuals. This model supports a culture of safety for employees and customers, including families and children.

POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as the leader of education and disability services within a program, guiding the curriculum and program planning, policy development and training. Recruits, trains and supervises personnel. Contributes to program improvement through evaluation, self-assessment, and other program development efforts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop, implement and evaluate systems for the delivery of education services including screening, curriculum planning, individualizing and assessment for children and families. Includes center and, where applicable, home base services. 2. Develop, implement and evaluate systems to recruit, identify, diagnose and provide services to children with disabilities and their families. 3. Research, evaluate and prepare recommendations on curriculum to ensure compliance with Performance Standards and monitor for fidelity in implementation. 4. Collect and use quality data to support the use of effective teaching practices and have a positive impact on school readiness and individual child outcomes. Facilitate the development of integrated school readiness plans. 5. Assists in development of program training plan. Facilitates and provides training, coaching and technical assistance to staff, parents and volunteers. 6. Monitor classroom practices including room arrangement, lesson plans, daily schedules, routines, and transitions to assure their adherence to program policies. 7. Monitor that

IEP/IFSP

goals and other disability service records are complete, current and goals are incorporated into daily educational activities. Assist in the coordination of services for children with disabilities with LEA’s, Consultants, and other service providers. 8. Assists in developing and monitoring education budgets. In coordination with supervisor who has responsibility for procurement of materials, identifies and prioritizes materials and equipment needed in classrooms and playgrounds. 9. Works cooperatively with staff to integrate education and disability services with health, nutrition, parent engagement, and family services. 10. Maintains records to ensure the Head Start Program is compliance with program regulations, licensing requirements and safety standards. 11. Creates ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities. 12. Secures contracts and interagency agreements with community service providers to enhance local delivery of comprehensive services to children and families. 13. Analyzes information, create and submit required reports. Composes and proofreads correspondence and reports. 14. Develops, allocates and manages resources to maximize program effectiveness. 15. Protects the safety of children by ensuring the implementation of active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time. 16. Interact with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, child progress, program policies and students’ behavioral or learning challenges via home visits and in-center meetings. Participate in case management meetings and solution creation. 17. Ensures the mobilization and documentation of matching/in-kind funds. 18. Participates in staff meetings, committees, and training sessions. 19. Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position directly supervises others. This may include participation in the recruitment/selection process for new hires, employee training, onboarding, conducting performance coaching/evaluation, compensation administration, delegation of duties and conflict resolution. Promotes an environment of teamwork and cooperation and is accessible to employees.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Requirements:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field•, 1 year of experience working with preschool children is required. Must be able to get certification for CPR and First Aid after hire and recertify as required. Minimum of three years of early education teaching experience. Two years of management experience, to include supervision. Experience providing services to children with special needs preferred. Experience providing adult education or training preferred. Must have own transportation, a valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance. Degree in a related field is defined as an associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in a field other than child development or early childhood education that either includes or is supplemented by twelve (12) college credits in child development or early childhood education focusing on children birth to age five. At least 3 of those credits must be in ECE developmental foundations.

Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to obtain CLASS certification. Microsoft Office products and on-line client management systems Bilingual ability is preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: This job is a mixture of desk work and standing and walking for long periods of time, while visiting Centers. Driving/sitting for prolong periods of time. Occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions. Occasional exposure to blood, other bodily fluids, and dirt. Sitting, walking, stooping, squatting, lifting (up to 30 lbs), carrying, pushing and climbing. Keyboarding and data entry, use of telephone. May conduct home visits to customer residences, exposure to potentially unsafe environments, climb stairs. Regular attendance for this position required as regular attendance ensures we are providing the services we have committed to provide to the children and families we serve.

Background Checks:

All employees are subject to both a pre-hire and an annual background check. Specific rules by Area of Focus will indicate whether a state or federal fingerprint background check (or both) is required and the frequency. A fingerprint background check may suffice for a regular background check. Additional background checks may be required such as the Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry, and the Sex Offender Registry. Positions that

Require Driving:

Telamon Corporation / TRC employees that are required to drive a personal vehicle for work-related duties are to meet the auto insurance liability requirement. The minimum limits required are $100,000 each person bodily injury, $300,000 each accident bodily injury and $50,000 property damage. The insurance liability requirement covers use of an employee’s personal vehicle. Telamon Corporation/TRC employees that drive a company-owned/rental vehicle must maintain a satisfactory annual motor vehicle record check. Must have own transportation, a valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to the role. It does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other duties as requested by the Supervisor/Director. All requirements are subject to change over time. I acknowledge that this job description is neither an employment contract nor a legal document and does not alter the employment at-will status. I have received, read, and understand the expectations for the successful performance of this job.

Exempt :

Yes Type :

Regular Full Time Exempt Area of Focus :

ECFS Location :

GA200