ECSE Program Director & IEP Compliance Lead

Early Childhood- Clarkson Valley; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwood R-6 School District is seeking a Coordinator of ECSE to oversee program compliance, supervise the diagnostic team, assist in developing IEPs, and lead staff training. This role ensures high-quality early childhood special education services across the district.

The position requires leadership experience, Missouri ECSE certification, and a Master’s in Educational Administration. Responsibilities include ESY supervision, transportation coordination, and participation in IEP meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Administration is required.
• Missouri Special Education certification is required.
• Missouri certificate as an Elementary School Principal or as a Special Education Director is required.
• Three to five years’ experience involving educational leadership, decision making, management, and long-range planning.
• Knowledge of current research and trends in effective methods of early childhood programs for special needs students.
• Detailed understanding of the special education process and laws.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Experience with designing and implementing professional development.
• Demonstrated success at designing and maintaining a positive, collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibilities for processing all in and out of state transfers.
• Supervise the ECSE Diagnostic team to ensure timelines and guidelines are met in the special education process from referral through placement.
• Assist in developing IEPs and IEP meetings to help develop goals and objectives.
• Assign and monitor all initial referrals.
• Assist with orientation of new staff members and in-service training of school personnel.
• Facilitate and represent the program at high intensity IEP meetings.
• Oversee and monitor all compliance components of the diagnostic process.
• Supervise the ECSE Extended School Year program.
• Coordinate transportation for all eligible children in the program.
• Assist with observations and evaluations of certified and non-certified staff.
• Provide performance input on certified and support staff to the Director of Early Childhood Education.
• Develop and lead workshops and train staff on all aspects of the special education process.
• Demonstrate respect, understanding and acceptance of students, parents, and staff.
• Perform such other duties as assigned by the Director of Early Childhood Education.
• Manage building facility as a site supervisor.
• Keep current with literature, new research findings, early intervention practices and resources.
• Attend and lead various meetings, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Student support

Collaboration

Physical care

Mobility

Attendance

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Educational Administration

Missouri Special Education certification

Missouri principal/special education director licensure

Educational leadership experience

Job description

Rockwood R-6 School District is seeking a Coordinator of ECSE to oversee program compliance, supervise the diagnostic team, assist in developing IEPs, and lead staff training. This role ensures high-quality early childhood special education services across the district.

The position requires leadership experience, Missouri ECSE certification, and a Master’s in Educational Administration. Responsibilities include ESY supervision, transportation coordination, and participation in IEP meetings.