Head Start Disability Services Manager

Delaware Opportunities, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Opportunities Inc. is seeking a full-time Disability Services Manager for our Head Start Program in New York. The role focuses on implementing and coordinating the disabilities component, monitoring classrooms, and ensuring licensing compliance to meet performance standards.

The ideal candidate will have leadership skills, experience with preschool children, and a BA/BS in early childhood. The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, parents, and external agencies to advocate for

Qualifications

• BA/BS in early childhood education or related field
• Experience with preschool children and supervisory responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Attend CPSE meetings and case conferences as needed
• Plan, manage and implement the disabilities component
• Meet with staff and parents to discuss concerns of children with disabilities
• Track and follow-up on all children with disabilities
• Observe children with suspected disabilities in center
• Provide support to Lead Teacher in planning for children with disabilities
• Meet with parents and attend meetings as requested
• Ensure timely CPSE processing and monthly reporting on classified children
• Ensure staff and service providers follow IEP goals
• Advocate for children with disabilities and aid in referrals
• Support smooth transition into Head Start and public school
• Promote inclusion in program
• Conduct regular on-site visits and health/safety checklists
• Ensure centers meet NY State licensing standards and assist re-licensing
• Submit reports to Head Start Director as required
• Collaborate with other agencies for needed services
• Participate in annual program self-assessment
• Assist in PIR and Community Assessment creation
• Review Disabilities Plan annually and update as needed
• Perform other related duties as directed

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

BA/BS in early childhood

Job description

Delaware Opportunities Inc. is seeking a full-time Disability Services Manager for our Head Start Program. The Disability Services Manager is responsible for implementing and coordinating the disabilities component of the Head Start Program, assisting in ongoing classroom monitoring and for center licensing in order to meet or exceed performance standards, and applicable state and local licensing codes and governing components. The ideal candidate must be hard-working, reliable, a team player and trustworthy with good interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Attend CPSE meetings and case conferences as deemed necessary;
• Responsible for overall planning, management and implementation of the disabilities component;
• Meet with staff and parents to discuss concerns of children with disabilities
• Track and follow-up on all children with disabilities
• Observe children with suspected disabilities in center
• Provide support and resources to Lead Teacher in planning for children with disabilities
• Meet with parents and/or attend parent meetings as requested
• Ensure children are put through the CPSE process in a timely manner and complete monthly report on children that are classified
• Ensure staff and service providers are following IEP goals
• Advocate for all children with disabilities and their families and aid in the referral process
• Assure smooth transition into Head Start and public school for children with disabilities
• Ensure that the concept of inclusion is implemented
• Conduct on-site visits to the centers on a regular basis to observe all children and perform a health and safety checklist and discuss observation with Lead Teacher, Children's Services and Health Services Managers as appropriate
• Ensure that all centers meet New York State licensing standards. Supervise collection and submission of all required documentation for center re-licensing
• Submit reports to the Head Start Director as required
• Work with other agencies in the pursuit of attaining needed services for Head Start children and families
• Participate in the annual program self-assessment process
• Assist in preparing and submitting the PIR and Community Assessment
• Review the Disabilities Plan at least annually and update as necessary
• Perform other similar or associated duties as directed or required

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in early childhood; and
• Experience with preschool children; one-year supervisory experience

For questions, please contact Teresa Hauptfleisch at [phone].

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Delaware Opportunities Inc.is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.