Early Childhood Health & Special Needs Coordinator

Los Angeles Education Partnership; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Education Partnership seeks a Health/Disability & Special Needs Coordinator to oversee coordination and delivery of services to children with special needs and their families, aligning with Head Start standards. You will help develop health policies, support implementation, and collaborate with early intervention systems to ensure timely, family-centered service delivery.

The role includes trainings for staff, in-home family support, and coordination across schools and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Three years’ experience working with children with special needs and families.
• Experience with developmental screenings (ASQ a plus).
• Knowledge of Part C of IDEA.
• Experience with LA Regional Center and LAUSD preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong written and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with diverse ethnic backgrounds; supervisory/training preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with 90001 zip code area a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EHS activities to maximize participation and efficiency.
• Organize screening, referral, assessment and evaluation for birth to 3 with or without disabilities.
• Oversee ongoing assessments and IFSP/IEP meetings as required.
• Support families through IFSP/IEP development and service coordination.
• Provide training and technical support on health, development, and education issues.
• Foster family inclusion across all EHS program aspects.
• Provide in-home support as needed for families with young children 0-3.
• Develop partnerships and resource links with local agencies.

Skills

Bachelor level knowledge

Experience with special needs

Developmental screenings

IDEA Part C knowledge

LA Regional Center / LAUSD familiarity

Strong communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Independent work

Microsoft Office

90001 zip familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Los Angeles Education Partnership seeks a Health/Disability & Special Needs Coordinator to oversee coordination and delivery of services to children with special needs and their families, aligning with Head Start standards. You will help develop health policies, support implementation, and collaborate with early intervention systems to ensure timely, family-centered service delivery.

The role includes trainings for staff, in-home family support, and coordination across schools and community