Child Outreach Screener @ Coventry Public Schools

Child Outreach Screener @ Coventry Public Schools

Coventry Public Schools of RI - Coventry, Rhode Island

Job Title:

Child Outreach Screener Coventry Public Schools / Child Outreach Program

Child Outreach Program

Description:

Child Outreach is a free developmental screening program offered through public schools statewide in conjunction with the Rhode Island Department of Education. The Child Outreach screening is a brief look at children's development in the areas of hearing, vision, speech/language development, general development as well as social-emotional development. Following the screening, the results are sent to families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct developmental screenings for 3, 4 and 5 year old children under the supervision of the Child Outreach Coordinator at various early childhood programs in Coventry and in some cases the surrounding areas
• Enter screening data into the KIDSNET data entry system
• Assist the Child Outreach Coordinator with outreach efforts on an as needed basis
• Participate in initial, one time training to learn administration of the screening tools
• Participate in initial, one time data entry tutorial instruction

Required Qualifications or

Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Foundational understanding of early childhood development
• Some experience with young children in the 3 to 5 year age range

Location:

Primarily in the town of Coventry at private child care centers, preschool programs, various designated screening sites, Washington Oak School Child Outreach/ Early Childhood Office

Employment Type:

Part-time position with varied days from week to week. Screenings are conducted Monday through Friday. Screening schedules are determined on a week to week basis with advanced notice. Screenings are conducted primarily in the mornings. There are some afternoon screenings. Child Outreach screenings follow the Coventry Public Schools calendar

Salary Range or Benefits:
Minimum wage. No benefits

Position Type:
Part-time

Job Categories:
Special Education >
Early Essential Education

Job Requirements:

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information:

• Denise McIntire, Conf. Clerk HR
• Flat River Administrative Complex
• 1675 Flat River Road
• Coventry, Rhode Island 02816
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: mcint