Transportation and Family Service Coordinator - ECE

Transportation and Family Service Coordinator - ECE - 2026-27

Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District (DIISD) – Administration BUILD – Kingsford, Michigan.

• Job : 5717748
• Final date to receive applications: May 22, 2026 3:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: May 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $18.36 to $21.30 per hour

This position will include both Transportation Coordinator and Family Service Coordinator duties. The position is a full year, full-time, 215-day position. Competitive wages based on experience and full benefits. Office located in Kingsford, Michigan. Services may be provided in Dickinson and Iron Counties.

Title: Family Services Coordinator with Health, Family & Community Partnership Component Responsibilities

Report To: Director of Early Childhood Education

Length of

Contract:

Full Time;
Full Year;
Approximately 215 days per year

• A minimum of an Associate Degree in Health and Human Services, Early Childhood Education or related fields, or equivalent thereof with experience related to coordination of services to children and families, and a minimum of two years of experience in a preschool or child care center preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation systems.
• Knowledge of Transportation Rules and Requirements.
• Knowledge and interest in child and family social interests and fulfillment of family needs.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with parents, families and staff, as well as various professional and community groups.
• Ability to work effectively with parents and families in forming necessary connections and relationships with community resources and the community at large.
• Knowledge and experience regarding Head Start Performance Standards and State of Michigan Licensing Standards preferred.
• Experience in effective training strategies and group facilitation preferred.
• Driving may be necessary for this position which would require a valid driver’s license.

• Coordination of transportation services across the Early Childhood Education and Special Education departments and the third party transportation Contractor.
• Establish and maintain transportation routes in conjunction with the Contractor.
• Ensure safety of all children and bus passengers.
• Work with families and staff and utilize community resources.
• Promote an atmosphere for a healthy life by encouraging a state of physical and emotional wellness for children, families and staff.
• Assist families with meeting educational, personal, social, occupational and child & family related issues.
• Promote good public relations by neat appearance of self and proper attitude.

• Comply with all applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Participate in meaningful parent training, distribution of parent surveys, parent education, involvement, development and family support activities.
• Responsible for the coordination and completion with the Health Services and Family & Community Partnerships Coordinators the intake process and interviews with families.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of the following health service areas of medical, vision and hearing, dental and health and safety.
• Enter child and family information into the Child Plus data system on a regular basis.
• Assist with coordination of the Health and the Family & Community Partnerships Service Areas with all other service area coordinators and the administration.
• Assist center base and home base staff in promoting community involvement between families and specific agencies, groups, businesses and services in the community at large according to identified goals and objectives in Family Partnership Agreements.
• Promote involvement from the community at large with the Early Childhood Department and its programs.
• Workable knowledge of all performance standards and related tasks and activities in the Health Services and the Family & Community Partnership Component Area.
• Coordinate with center staff and the Family and Community Partnerships Coordinator monthly center meetings and activities.
• Maintain knowledge of Policy Council formation,…