Early Childhood Evaluation Specialist

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Matched retirement through the Arizona

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona seeks a Preschool Evaluator to screen, evaluate, and prepare MET and IEP reports to determine eligibility for preschool services. The role collaborates with families and school staff to ensure a smooth transition into appropriate preschool services.

The candidate will complete online applications requiring AZ certification, fingerprint clearance, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Special Education or Early Childhood Education Teaching Certificate (or relevant certification for evaluation purposes).
• Prior teaching experience.
• Knowledge of early childhood development, special education eligibility criteria, and assessment procedures.
• Experience conducting developmental screenings and formal evaluations for young children.
• Strong skills in report writing, data analysis, and collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with students with Autism and other developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental screenings and comprehensive evaluations for preschool-aged children referred to Child Find.
• Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments in cognitive, communication, motor, social-emotional, and adaptive development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Complete MET reports that summarize assessment results and eligibility determinations.
• Develop IEPs based on evaluation data in collaboration with parents and team members.
• Provide clear and supportive communication to families throughout the evaluation process.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal special education regulations, including timelines for evaluation and eligibility determination.
• Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, reports, and eligibility decisions.
• Support the transition of eligible children into preschool programs by communicating with preschool teachers and service providers.

Job description

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona seeks a Preschool Evaluator to screen, evaluate, and prepare MET and IEP reports to determine eligibility for preschool services. The role collaborates with families and school staff to ensure a smooth transition into appropriate preschool services.

The candidate will complete online applications requiring AZ certification, fingerprint clearance, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts.