Education and Disability Services Manager

Ohkay Owingeh; New Mexico; On-site; USD 60,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohkay Owingeh is seeking an Education and Disability Services Manager for its Head Start program. You will supervise staff, coordinate services for children with disabilities, and maintain confidentiality of all participant information.

The role involves planning, training, and collaboration with the Head Start team and families. You will work under the Head Start Director, ensure program compliance with standards, and promote parental involvement while developing education plans tailored to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Three years’ experience in Early Childhood Education.
• One year of experience working with children with disabilities.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Head Start Teachers and Teacher Assistants.
• Coordinate education program per Head Start standards and plan.
• Develop annual education component plan with stakeholders.
• Support parent involvement and monitor lesson plans and progress.
• Ensure confidentiality and manage participant files.
• Provide training and support to staff on disabilities and IEPs.
• Attend meetings and report on program progress.

Skills

Leadership

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Bilingual communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Title Education and Disability Services Manager

Department Head Start

Period to Apply 10/15/2026 - Open Until Filled

Supervisor Head Start Director

Pay Rate $29.03 - $43.54 Hourly

Position Status Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Location Ohkay Owingeh

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of the Head Start Director, coordinates, implements, and accesses services for children with disabilities enrolled in Head Start. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work under the direct supervision of the Head Start Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Head Start staff.

NATURE OF WORK

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises Head Start Teachers and Teacher Assistants.
• Supervises the implementation of planned activities in accordance with the Head Start strategic plan and performance standards.
• Updates annually the education component plan in coordination with the Policy Council, parents, and Head Start staff.
• Assists in the development of an education program based on the identified community needs.
• Assists teaching staff in implementing parent involvement in the education program.
• Monitors lesson planning and individual student learning plan.
• Assists teachers in identifying needs for classroom supplies and materials.
• Meets regularly with coordinators to share information and coordinate efforts to implement performance standards

and strategic plan.

• Ensures confidential maintenance of all participant files, including data regarding each child’s assessments, educational programs, and progress.
• Coordinates developmental screenings and provides results to teachers.
• Observes and monitors children and therapists during class activities, while on the playground, and during field trips.
• Refers children who are suspected of having developmental delays in learning.
• Communicates with the special education program regarding children who are served with an IEP.
• Provides transition support and activities to the schools into which the children are transitioning.
• Provides support and training to parents and staff regarding disabilities.
• Teaches self-sufficiency to children with disabilities through physical exercises for body development; designs appropriate activity programs to meet the needs of each child; incorporates individualized education plans into daily activities and lesson plans.
• Provides classroom assistance as requested.
• Meets regularly with coordinators to share information and coordinate efforts to implement performance standards

and strategic plan.

• Attends Monthly parent Meetings, occasional week-end activities, evening parent/child activities.
• Promotes active parent involvement in the Head Start program.
• Conducts home visits with families in coordination with other program staff for purposes of assessment, support, and sharing information on parenting, educational strategies, and classroom progress.
• Assists with Child Find activities, eligibility, and enrollment efforts.
• Assists program director in developing a program budget that is designed to implement program goals and objectives

for the classroom.

• Generates, submits, and presents reports to Coordinator regarding: training; concerns; general progress of disabilities component; and other pertinent information.
• Improves staff effectiveness by: coaching, counseling, training and recommending disciplinary action for employees; and planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner.
• Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication among personnel regarding program-related activities.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by: conducting research; attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; and conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

JOB FUNCTION

• Knowledge of traditional form of government and pueblo customs and traditions.
• Knowledge of the functions and structure of Ohkay Owingeh.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of records management procedures.
• Knowledge of early intervention strategies with children with disabilities.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in rehabilitating children with disabilities.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate leadership and team-building skills with empathy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice, and desire to help when dealing with people.
• Ability to demonstrate excellence in everything, and continually seek improvement in results.
• Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible reports and create and present detailed, accurate, objective, and effective speeches and presentations.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).
• Skill in planning and organizing individualized programs for children in the program.
• Skill in analysing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Skill in preparing reports and correspondence.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Possession of Food Handler’s Certificate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Three years’ experience in Early Childhood Education.
• One year experience working with children with disabilities, preferably at the pre-school level.
• Experience working with parents of young children preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop; kneel crouch; or crawl. The employee occasionally is required to taste or smell.
• Able to work in fast-paced, multi-task environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally performed in an office or classroom setting with a moderate noise level. Evening, weekend, and/or holiday work may be required. Travel is required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events.

The Position Description identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

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About us

We, the unique Tribal Employees of Ohkay Owingeh a sovereign, diverse, traditionally and culturally based entity operating within the Pueblo Land Grant, with its own language, are here to serve, provide for, and protect our community, people, environment and surroundings communities through the guidance of the Tribal Council and progressive administrative leadership.