Empowering Early Intervention Coordinator

Children First Inc; Eastgate (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Eleven paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Job summary

Children First Inc. in Sarasota, FL seeks an Early Intervention Coordinator to ensure services for children with disabilities within Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

This role focuses on screening, referrals, accommodations, and coordination with IDEA agencies to support inclusive participation. The position involves collaboration with families, educators, and service partners, plus documentation of service delivery, compliance, and transition planning.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of screening/assessment tools ASQ, ASQ-SE, DECA, BDI-2, COR Advantage is required.
• Experience implementing IDEA and related regulations within Head Start/Early Head Start settings.
• Ability to prepare detailed monthly service delivery and attendance reports.

Responsibilities

• Use screening tools and observe children to determine who needs support.
• Collaborate with Family Services staff when enrolling children with disabilities.
• Coordinate with local agencies implementing IDEA to improve service delivery.
• Prepare monthly reports on service delivery and attendance for LEA as applicable.
• Plan and implement transition services described in subpart G of the HSPPS.

Skills

Screening tools usage

Observational assessment

Collaboration with families

Data reporting

IEP/IFSP knowledge

Program coordination

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Special Education or related field with 18+ semester hours in Special Education

Two years in early childhood education setting with diagnosed disabilities

Job description

Children First Inc. in Sarasota, FL seeks an Early Intervention Coordinator to ensure services for children with disabilities within Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

This role focuses on screening, referrals, accommodations, and coordination with IDEA agencies to support inclusive participation. The position involves collaboration with families, educators, and service partners, plus documentation of service delivery, compliance, and transition planning.