Education and Disability Services Manager

• Base Pay $29.03 - $43.54 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time-Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

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Under direct supervision of the Head Start Director, coordinates, implements, and accesses services for children with disabilities enrolled in Head Start. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Three years’ experience in Early Childhood Education.
• One year experience working with children with disabilities, preferably at the pre-school level.
• Experience working with parents of young children preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work under the direct supervision of the Head Start Director.

Head Start staff.

• Supervises Head Start Teachers and Teacher Assistants.
• Supervises the implementation of planned activities in accordance with the Head Start strategic plan and performance standards.
• Updates annually the education component plan in coordination with the Policy Council, parents, and Head Start staff.
• Assists in the development of an education program based on the identified community needs.
• Assists teaching staff in implementing parent involvement in the education program.
• Monitors lesson planning and individual student learning plan.
• Assists teachers in identifying needs for classroom supplies and materials.
• Meets regularly with coordinators to share information and coordinate efforts to implement performance standards and strategic plan.
• Ensures confidential maintenance of all participant files, including data regarding each child’s assessments, educational programs, and progress.
• Coordinates developmental screenings and provides results to teachers.
• Observes and monitors children and therapists during class activities, while on the playground, and during field trips.
• Refers children who are suspected of having developmental delays in learning.
• Communicates with the special education program regarding children who are served with an IEP.
• Provides transition support and activities to the schools into which the children are transitioning.
• Provides support and training to parents and staff regarding disabilities.
• Teaches self-sufficiency to children with disabilities through physical exercises for body development; designs appropriate activity programs to meet the needs of each child; incorporates individualized education plans into daily activities and lesson plans.
• Provides classroom assistance as requested.
• Meets regularly with coordinators to share information and coordinate efforts to implement performance standards and strategic plan.
• Attends Monthly parent Meetings, occasional week-end activities, evening parent/child activities.
• Promotes active parent involvement in the Head Start program.
• Conducts home visits with families in coordination with other program staff for purposes of assessment, support, and sharing information on parenting, educational strategies, and classroom progress.
• Assists with Child Find activities, eligibility, and enrollment efforts.
• Assists program director in developing a program budget that is designed to implement program goals and objectives for the classroom.
• Generates, submits, and presents reports to Coordinator regarding: training; concerns; general progress of disabilities component; and other pertinent information.
• Improves staff effectiveness by: coaching, counseling, training and recommending disciplinary action for employees; and planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising job tasks and…