Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (Itinerant

Itinerant Early Childhood Intervention Specialist

The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio is seeking interested and qualified candidates for an Itinerant Early Childhood Intervention Specialist for the 2026-27 school year. The part-time assignment is to serve preschool-aged students with disabilities residing in Richmond Heights Local Schools, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Services to be delivered itinerantly working towards center-based classroom preschool readiness skills. The part-time assignment could lead to full-time employment based on student caseload.

Job Objective:
Plan, implement, and evaluate student learning experiences designed to address a wide range of maturity and skill levels. Help students to progress socially, emotionally, communication, and academically. Facilitate parental involvement.

Appointment Type:
Certified

Essential Functions:

The following are typical work responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Provide preschool program information to families.
• Assist with registration, orientation, and follow-up activities.
• Promote an atmosphere of hospitality and acceptance.
• Schedule home visits when necessary to improve communications, resolve problems, and/or facilitate transition activities.
• Prepare the designated area for instruction.
• Advance the professional image of the service center and affiliated school districts.
• Maintain open and effective communications.
• Use problem-solving techniques to tactfully address concerns.
• Uphold board policies and follow administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Refer service center policy interpretation inquiries to administrators.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
• Organize appropriate subject content and learning goals.
• Develop lesson plans that align with state standards and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives.
• Identify problems that may impede the learning and/or the social integration of preschool students.
• Evaluate the academic needs of students.
• Develop effective student educational experiences that engage and stimulate student learning.
• Vary instructional techniques to address diverse student learning styles.
• Help students develop language, social, adaptive, cognitive, and motor skills.
• Teach students how to plan ahead, care about people's feelings, and make acceptable decisions.
• Communicate expectations, provides guidance, and show an active interest in student progress.
• Help parents and students understand program objectives and performance standards.
• Use formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor progress.
• Provide families information about how to reinforce skills learned at school.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.
• Facilitate student learning activities that encourage collaboration and positive peer relationships.
• Collaborate with other staff.
• Share knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
• Evaluate student achievement/performance.
• Prepare progress reports.
• Consult with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, e-mail, written notes, meetings, etc.).
• Consult with support personnel and families to address student concerns (e.g., academic difficulties, excessive absences, behavior mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
• Comply with federal and state policies/procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability.
• Prepare and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with staff to help ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Facilitate opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in an inclusive educational environment.
• Implement behavior management and/or prescribed medical plans when required.
• Monitor students and sanitize equipment as needed to maintain a healthy program environment.
• Promote the proper care and use of school property.
• Ensure that all materials are stored properly.
• Work with staff and students to address equipment safety and security.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Submit required paperwork on time.
• Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information.
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