Early Childhood Program Leader - Inclusion & IEP Support

G Aschools; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

MPSERS retirement

Paid holidays and school breaks

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools in Michigan is seeking an Early Childhood Coordinator to oversee a continuum of special education services across five districts in the Eastern Service Area, Kalamazoo RESA region.

You will lead staff and administrators, develop IEPs and program plans, provide professional development and coaching, ensure IDEA compliance, and build strong partnerships with families, LEAs, and the community to promote universal access and kindergarten readiness.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan professional certification in special education.
• Master's degree in special education or related field.
• 5 years of successful experience in early childhood special education preferred.
• Experience developing training and supporting programs and best practice.
• Knowledge of special education laws, rules, regulation and compliance responsibilities.
• Knowledge of effective program management and possess strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work constructively with parents, students, staff and Community agencies.
• Must pass a criminal background check as required by School Safety legislation.
• Reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• 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 Early Childhood learning outcomes, PBIS, selecting resources, developing differentiation strategies.
• Uses instruction knowledge to monitor student progress and adapt instruction to meet individual needs.
• Assists special education staff with Least Restrictive Environment decision-making matrices.
• Works with staff to develop meaningful IEPs and programming to support student growth.
• Attend IEPs as determined for the purpose of facilitating the process.
• Provides professional development and coaching that align with program mission.
• Establishes regular two-way communication with parents and the community.

Skills

5+ years ECSE experience

Leadership & coaching

Curriculum interpretation

IEP development

Program management

Parent & community communication

Criminal background check

Reliable transportation

Education

Master's degree in special education

Michigan professional certification in special education

Job description

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools in Michigan is seeking an Early Childhood Coordinator to oversee a continuum of special education services across five districts in the Eastern Service Area, Kalamazoo RESA region.

You will lead staff and administrators, develop IEPs and program plans, provide professional development and coaching, ensure IDEA compliance, and build strong partnerships with families, LEAs, and the community to promote universal access and kindergarten readiness.