Early Childhood Coordinator

Location: Eastern Service Area, Kalamazoo RESA (Climax-Scotts, Comstock, Galesburg-Augusta, Gull Lake, Parchment)

Job Type: Full-Time | School Year Position 198 days

Reports To: Director of ESA Specialized Instruction and Intervention

Eastern Service Area of KRESA is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Early Childhood Coordinator responsible for coordinating a continuum of services for early childhood special education students within the five school districts in the Eastern Service Area. Position also provides support to staff and families in the coordination of the program.

• Provides collaborative leadership alongside District special education administrators in the management and coaching of the Eastern service area Early Childhood programs for students with disabilities.
• Assists staff in interpreting curriculum expectations, including three to five Early Childhood learning outcomes, PBIS, selecting appropriate instructional and social-emotional resources, developing differentiation strategies and making the curriculum relevant for all students working towards kindergarten readiness.
• Uses the working knowledge of effective instruction in establishing school processes and routines that engage teachers and staff in regular monitoring of student progress and evaluation, adaption and improvement of instructional strategies which meet the individualized needs of students.
• Assists special education staff with Least Restrictive Environment decision-making matrices.
• Works with staff to develop meaningful IEPs and programming to support increased student growth and achievement for students with disabilities.
• Attend IEPs as determined for the purpose of facilitating the process.
• Provides Eastern Service Area districts professional development and coaching that incorporate the mission of the programs.
• Forms relationships with staff, students, families, LEAs and the broader school community and seeks out resources and support while advocating for the school/program.
• Establishes regular systems of two-way communication with parents and the community, while involving parents in their child’s education.
• Trains teachers and staff to lead collaborative inquiry; assists colleagues in developing evidence based goals and strategies; and disseminates successful improvement work.
• Works with staff to deepen student and school data analysis to evaluate and revise school improvement goals and strategies.
• Provide staff training and support to use the school’s data system for collecting, analyzing and interpreting multiple forms of data for progress and performance monitoring.
• Assists in working with staff, students, parents, local educational agencies, public school academies and the community to build a shared vision of learning for all students.
• Works with staff to establish building and district systems, processes, training and shared leadership to ensure full compliance with the IDEA, Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education and the ESA Special Education Plan.
• Available to work additional hours during summer months if needed.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities. Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of educational inequalities in student achievement outcomes as it aligns with race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
• Performs other duties as directed by the administrator

• Valid Michigan professional certification (or equivalent) in an area related to special education
• Master's degree in special education or related field.
• 5 years of successful experience in early childhood special education preferred
• Experience developing…