Signal Centers, Inc.
Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
Signal Centers, Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450
Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
Early Childhood Developmental Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling and facilitating Individual Education Plan (IEP) Team meetings, implementing the IEPs for children in inclusive early childhood classrooms, maintaining data for progress monitoring, and maintaining professional organization of the Special Education Files. This person will support the development, training and mentoring of Lead Teachers and support staff for educational services for children in a child care/preschool setting.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Special Education degree strongly preferred. Early Learning Coordinators for our preschool department must maintain a current teaching license and be certified in Special Education to provide IEP services.
Knowledge of DHS licensing standards and DOE standards.
Experience in staff leadership and development.
Experience communicating with families and caregivers.
Familiarity with developing web-based IEPs and effective transitions to Pre‑K and/or Kindergarten.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally with teachers, visiting therapists, CCR&R staff, families/caregivers, and auxiliary program staff.
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize workload.
Job Responsibilities
Early Learning Coordinators are responsible for a specific grouping of classrooms as assigned by the Director of Children's Services. Two Coordinators oversee the preschool portion of our services (3‑5 years, focusing on 3 classrooms each) and a third Coordinator oversees the Infant/Toddler portion of our program (6 weeks‑2 years), focusing on 6 classrooms.
Oversight of special education services including Early Intervention, IEP development, implementation, coordination, and documentation for children in assigned classrooms. Participation in IEP meetings.
Oversight of assigned classrooms and assistance with planning and coordinating daily activities that are consistent with best practices for early childhood education/special education and are developmentally appropriate for the children served.
With Director, participate in interviews and coordinate observations for hiring of new staff.
Provision of preservice training (with Director or HR) for incoming staff and conduct ongoing training (in‑service, hands‑on, scheduling training outside the agency for teachers), observation and mentoring of staff in assigned classrooms for continuous quality improvement.
Management of classroom coverage for assigned classrooms – ensures adequate staffing.
Work with teachers to provide parent engagement opportunities.
Evaluate staff in assigned classrooms and assist Director with creating professional development plans specific to each teacher.
Assist Director with oversight of Before and/or After Care.
Perform other duties as required by the Director of the Chattanooga Children's Program.
Essential Functions
Observe, see, hear and respond to children’s needs, emergencies and conflicts that may occur in the center or on the playground.
Lift 25 lbs. from the floor to a waist‑high level on a regular basis.
Respond quickly to any situation that may require the staff person to reach a child 20‑30 feet away within 30 seconds.
Crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact at the child’s level, bend at the waist, frequently get down onto the floor, sit on the floor and move around the floor during activities (up to 75% of the time).
Reach overhead to utilize equipment and to access items that must be placed out of children’s reach.
Handle the responsibilities of the job and manage the routine stress often associated mentally and emotionally with providing care to infants/toddlers, preschoolers, and children with special needs.
Why Join Signal Centers?
Mission‑driven organization committed to making a lasting impact.
Collaborative, supportive work environment.
Opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
Competitive benefits package.
Benefits
Health, Vision and Dental, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, Group Life Insurance, Teladoc (Telemedicine), Short & Long‑Term Disability and more.
Up to 4% matching 401(k) employer contribution, plus a 3% base.
Mental Health Support.
Generous paid time off.
Signal Centers is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of every person in all that we do. It is, therefore, the policy of the organization to practice and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all employees and to promote the full realization of this policy through all employment practices.
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Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Special Education degree strongly preferred. Early Learning Coordinators for our preschool department must maintain a current teaching license and be certified in Special Education to provide IEP services.
Knowledge of DHS licensing standards and DOE standards.
Experience in staff leadership and development.
Experience communicating with families and caregivers.
Familiarity with developing web-based IEPs and effective transitions to Pre‑K and/or Kindergarten.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally with teachers, visiting therapists, CCR&R staff, families/caregivers, and auxiliary program staff.
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize workload.
Job Responsibilities
Early Learning Coordinators are responsible for a specific grouping of classrooms as assigned by the Director of Children's Services. Two Coordinators oversee the preschool portion of our services (3‑5 years, focusing on 3 classrooms each) and a third Coordinator oversees the Infant/Toddler portion of our program (6 weeks‑2 years), focusing on 6 classrooms.
Oversight of special education services including Early Intervention, IEP development, implementation, coordination, and documentation for children in assigned classrooms. Participation in IEP meetings.
Oversight of assigned classrooms and assistance with planning and coordinating daily activities that are consistent with best practices for early childhood education/special education and are developmentally appropriate for the children served.
With Director, participate in interviews and coordinate observations for hiring of new staff.
Provision of preservice training (with Director or HR) for incoming staff and conduct ongoing training (in‑service, hands‑on, scheduling training outside the agency for teachers), observation and mentoring of staff in assigned classrooms for continuous quality improvement.
Management of classroom coverage for assigned classrooms – ensures adequate staffing.
Work with teachers to provide parent engagement opportunities.
Evaluate staff in assigned classrooms and assist Director with creating professional development plans specific to each teacher.
Assist Director with oversight of Before and/or After Care.
Perform other duties as required by the Director of the Chattanooga Children's Program.
Essential Functions
Observe, see, hear and respond to children’s needs, emergencies and conflicts that may occur in the center or on the playground.
Lift 25 lbs. from the floor to a waist‑high level on a regular basis.
Respond quickly to any situation that may require the staff person to reach a child 20‑30 feet away within 30 seconds.
Crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact at the child’s level, bend at the waist, frequently get down onto the floor, sit on the floor and move around the floor during activities (up to 75% of the time).
Reach overhead to utilize equipment and to access items that must be placed out of children’s reach.
Handle the responsibilities of the job and manage the routine stress often associated mentally and emotionally with providing care to infants/toddlers, preschoolers, and children with special needs.
Why Join Signal Centers?
Mission‑driven organization committed to making a lasting impact.
Collaborative, supportive work environment.
Opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
Competitive benefits package.
Benefits
Health, Vision and Dental, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, Group Life Insurance, Teladoc (Telemedicine), Short & Long‑Term Disability and more.
Up to 4% matching 401(k) employer contribution, plus a 3% base.
Mental Health Support.
Generous paid time off.
Signal Centers is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of every person in all that we do. It is, therefore, the policy of the organization to practice and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all employees and to promote the full realization of this policy through all employment practices.
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