Evaluation & Education Support Coordinator

Chs Kids; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Middletown - Middletown, PA is seeking an Evaluation & Education Support Coordinator to collaborate with teachers and interventionists to meet the developmental needs of children across physical, language, social-emotional and cognitive domains.

You will lead the early intervention/evaluation process, support staff in implementing supports, and coordinate data collection to guide referrals and interventions. A Master’s degree is preferred and US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, special education, early intervention, child development, or related field; a related Master's is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in early intervention.
• Experience interpreting IFSPs and IEPs preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Knowledge of speech, occupational, and physical therapy procedures.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated integrity and commitment to CHS/MHS mission.
• U.S. work authorization and ability to pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate screening and evaluation schedules with teachers and families to support individual child needs.
• Assist in evaluating behavioral concerns and disseminate intervention resources to staff.
• Record observations and document behaviors with teachers for progress reports.
• Research and recommend tools to help children access curriculum with delays or disabilities.
• Obtain medical records in partnership with the Center Nurse for each child under evaluation.
• Refer children to appropriate programs based on IFSP/IEP goals and assist with related forms.
• Oversee speech, occupational, and physical therapy processes as needed.
• Organize schedules of early intervention providers visiting the Center and coordinate transport when required.
• Connect families with additional services when early intervention isn't indicated.
• Provide monthly data reports to the Health Services Manager.
• Lead Child Study Team meetings and record child-specific support plans.
• Plan training for teachers and parents to support children with special needs.

Skills

5+ years experience

IFSP/IEP experience

Organizational skills

Therapy procedures

Adaptability

Accountability

Integrity

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's in ECE

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

CHS Middletown - Middletown, PA

Full-Time

The CHS Evaluation & Education Support Coordinator is passionate about working with teachers and interventionists to ensure all children have their needs met. This individual is invested in the health and wellbeing of young children across developmental domains including physical, cognitive, language, social & emotional and adaptive development at CHS. They will lead the early intervention/identification and evaluation process and will support instructional staff in identifying and implementing supports for behavioral and developmental concerns. This individual will also oversee efforts to understand the medical and developmental history of each student as well as assisting with any behavioral or developmental concerns, including completing a plan to recommend relevant interventions when necessary. They will lead the Center Child Study team in situations which require additional intervention and will be responsible for collecting and organizing data and information to inform referrals and work with child study team to recommend the next steps for the child. The Evaluation & Education Support Coordinator will report to the Health Services Manager. The salary range for this position is $61,200 to $80,000 per year based on expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding the most updated standards of child assessment and evaluation, and planning and coordinating screening and evaluation schedules with teachers, families, or sponsors to support child needs
• Assisting in the evaluation process for behavioral concerns and serve as a resource to staff by disseminating research regarding intervention tools and techniques to all who work with the child
• Observing and recording behavioral concerns for identified children and working with Teachers to document behavior
• Researching and recommending tools to support children's access to the curriculum who have developmental delays and other special rights. Organizing data of relevant children for further assessment
• Requesting and obtaining medical records in partnership with the Center Nurse for each child under evaluation
• Researching and referring children to the correct programs and services to address their needs. Gathering any additional evaluations based on IFSP and IEP goals and filling out associated forms
• Ensuring that the proper procedure is followed for children that require Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapies
• Organizing schedules of early intervention providers who are coming to the Center to provide services/supports
• Coordinating transportation for services that do not occur at the Center
• Connecting families to additional services when children have needs that do not qualify them for early intervention services
• Providing a monthly report to the Health Services Manager of all data related to intervention services
• Leading Child Study Team Meetings, and developing and recording child-specific support plans in collaboration with the Child Study Team
• Planning training and workshops for teachers and parents to support children with special rights in collaboration with the Assistant Director and Instructional Coaches
• Working with Assistant Director to develop staff training related to special needs and exceptionalities
• Assisting with transition meetings of children with early intervention plans, and acquiring consent forms from parents/primary caregivers
• Collaborating with the nurse, to obtain relevant child information from parents/primary caregivers to understand the child's full medical history
• Acting as a mentor, in coordination with the Assistant Director, to teachers as they learn and employ intervention strategies and tools
• Maintain accurate and updated records that reflect progress and development of children and the process of obtaining recommended interventions where needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Early Intervention, Child Development, or a related field. Master's Degree in related field preferred
• 5 or more years of experience in early intervention
• Experience interpreting writings and implementing IFSPs and IEPs (preferred)
• Exceptional executive functioning, organizational, and time management skills, and an action-oriented mindset
• Knowledge and understanding of proper procedure for children that require Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Responsible and enthusiastic, cares about working in a mission-focused organization
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families (preferred)
• Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
• Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
• Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and/or willingness to learn
• Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children
• U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances

Who we are and what we’re looking for

At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day, creating an environment of mutual respect.

We strive to build a team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your application.

About Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning

At Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, we nurture children, support them in discovering their world, and help them grow to reach their fullest potential. We are passionate educators, caregivers, and role models dedicated to successful early childhood development. We believe that a rich and solid foundation, along with a nurturing and supportive environment, is critical to helping children grow. We focus on the whole child, helping them flourish in mind and body. And we set them on a path to become their strongest, brightest, and best selves in school and beyond.

Catherine Hershey’s dream was to provide children with a well-rounded education. That dream lives on in her name and is our mission at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning are subsidiaries of Milton Hershey School and are staffed and operated independently of the Milton Hershey School core model.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law (collectively “Protected Characteristics”), against any applicant for admission, enrolled children, or any other individual(s) who participate(s) in the programs, services, and activities at our Centers.