Preschool Special Education Expert

Preschool Special Education Expert

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jul 13, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:
Jun 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 1, 2026

The SST shall employ the Preschool Special Education Expert for preschool special education‑specific work. The SST shall hire (1) full‑time equivalent for the work.

• Master's degree or higher in special education or a related field with a focus in special education, or a related service area such as speech‑language pathology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or school psychology. Valid fields include early childhood education, elementary education, child development, family studies, curriculum & instruction, education administration/leadership, psychology, assessment & evaluation.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience providing support and/or services to those who work with preschool‑age children with disabilities in roles such as administrator/supervisor, professional development provider, technical assistance provider, or teacher mentor.
• Experience in providing support and technical assistance with IDEA Compliance Monitoring.

• IDEA provisions:
  Least Restrictive Environment, Itinerant Services, Child Outcomes Summary, Part C‑B transition, ETR/IEP writing processes.
• Play‑Based Assessment, inclusive classroom strategies, Ohio’s Operating Standards for Children with Disabilities.
• Evidence‑based processes and instructional practices, development and implementation of academic and behavior supports.
• Early childhood development, universal design for learning, differentiated instruction.
• Coaching and consultation skills; implementation and monitoring of improvement efforts.
• Delivery of high‑quality professional learning and technical assistance.
• Early childhood education curriculum, preschool special education, early education preschool to grade 3, and other early childhood settings such as Head Start or community‑based child care.
• Specially designed instruction and provision of free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment (special education).
• Parent, family, and community engagement.

• Clear verbal and written communication with colleagues, parents, families, and educators.
• Collaboration and teamwork; ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Empathy & emotional intelligence; understanding others’ perspectives and responding appropriately.
• Conflict resolution; handling disagreements constructively.
• Active listening; paying attention to details.
• Adaptability; adjusting communication style.
• Leadership and influence; inspiring and motivating others.
• Data analysis and interpretation; collecting and organizing information, identifying patterns and trends, communicating insights to support decision‑making.

• Complete professional development and training as required by DCY.
• Participate in DCY‑required in‑person meetings, occurring at least quarterly, and virtual meetings.

• Support local education agencies with the implementation of preschool special education services and supports in compliance with IDEA B 619.
• Adhere to the Department of Children and Youth’s policies and procedures and support the Department’s goals and mission.
• Respond to requests from the Department of Children and Youth Preschool Special Education team for input on special education‑related rules, guidance, resources, trainings, projects, and/or surveys.
• Attend a national early childhood conference at least once every three years.
• Conduct a needs assessment to identify areas requiring targeted support, training, professional development, and/or coaching, including but not limited to:
  Indicator 6 – Preschool Environments;
  Indicator 7 – Preschool Outcomes;
  Indicator 12 – Early Childhood Transition;
  Ohio Operating Standards; IDEA; preschool evaluation process; IEP process; play‑based assessment; child outcomes summary; itinerant teacher support services; onboarding training for preschool supervisors.
• Provide professional development/training based on the needs assessment outcome.
• Provide support and coaching to preschool supervisors based on the assessment outcome.
• Facilit…