CERTIFIED - Preschool Early Childhood Intervention Specialist

Location: Logan

JOB DESCRIPTION

CERTIFIED POSITION: PRESCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
-Central Elementary

QUALIFICATIONS:

Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (P-3) License

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal
Preschool Supervisor
Director of Special Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year to be in accordance with the LEA Negotiated Agreement.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Comply with the Operating Standards for Ohio's Schools Serving Children with Disabilities regarding assessment, placement, instruction, and evaluation of students with disabilities.

Comply with all state and federal health and safety standards.

Establish an effective preschool instructional classroom program aligned with the Ohio Department of Education Early Learning Content Standards and the adopted preschool curriculum.

Prepare curriculum plans; plan strategies and activities to meet identified needs of students; create and implement individual education plans (IEP) for identified preschool students.

Assess students and evaluate students' progress using designated assessment tools.

Utilize assessments and observations of children to support the development of itinerant programming.

Interpret assessment information to parents or guardians.

Demonstrate the ability to maintain an effective classroom management system, provide for the special behavioral needs of individual students, and document/report all significant behavior.

Utilize the resources of the school district, county, and region to constantly improve the quality of instruction.

Prepare the classroom for class activities and provide a variety of materials and resources to promote student learning.

Maintain a safe classroom environment; report any safety concerns to the program supervisor.

Refer parents to local support agencies.

Monitor students, as assigned, in non-academic situations (e.g. unloading busses and/or loading departing busses).

Develop a collaborative communication system with parents and/or caregivers that promotes teacher/parent partnerships. This may include telephone calls, newsletters, and notes.

Consult with the diagnostic team regarding the social, sensory, motor, intellectual, adaptive, and language development of students.

Collaborate with all pupil services staff to develop an appropriate, effective transdisciplinary approach to meet the individual needs of students.

Participate in IEP meetings and transition meetings.

Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and submit all required reports.

Seek opportunities to improve skills and grow professionally; attend all required meetings and in-services.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the Operating Standards for Ohio's Schools Serving Children with Disabilities.

Knowledge of the Ohio Department of Children and Youth Early Learning Standards.

Knowledge of FERPA and HIPAA.

Knowledge of current preschool curriculum programs and developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education Knowledge of current educational issues and best practices.

Knowledge of effective intervention strategies.

Knowledge of mandated assessment tools.

Knowledge of community agencies that can support students with disabilities.

Knowledge of classroom management techniques.

Knowledge of problem-solving processes and creative thinking skills.

Ability to use technology as both a productivity tool and as a method of communication; proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office.

Ability to identify children's strengths and areas of weakness and implement a program to enhance their development.

Ability to maintain accurate student records.

Ability to observe and assess skills in all areas of development.

Ability to analyze and interpret assessment data.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with parents, students, co-workers, administrators, and the public.

Maintain all Ohio Department of Children and Youth licensing regulations and Step Up to Quality Requirements.