Head Start Education & Disabilities Services Lead

HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Department of Education Head Start – Central Office in Houston seeks an Education and Special Services Coordinator to develop, implement, monitor, and coordinate Education, Disabilities and Mental Health Services. You will train, mentor and support staff to achieve program goals within Head Start and Early Head Start services.

The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, development of procedures for education and disabilities components, and ongoing CLASS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, special education or related field.
• 3+ years experience providing a full range of services to preschool children and their families, incl. children with disabilities or behavior concerns.
• Head Start experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) oral and written communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model HCDE and Head Start’s mission, vision, and values.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integration and consistent delivery of all Head Start and Early Head Start services.
• Develop a written plan and procedures for implementing the disabilities, and education and mental wellness components of the program.
• Ensure the implementation of disabilities services that provide inclusive experiences and services to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families.
• Ensure timely referral for disabilities or mental health services to meet the needs of children with disabilities or behavioral concerns and their families.
• Support teaching staff in the implementation of effective teaching practices through training, mentoring, and monitoring of classroom instruction.
• Implement CLASS observations and a plan to provide feedback to teaching staff to support improved practice.
• Regularly review and analyze program reports to monitor compliance, measure student progress and adjust instructional practice.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Access

Job description

Harris County Department of Education Head Start – Central Office in Houston seeks an Education and Special Services Coordinator to develop, implement, monitor, and coordinate Education, Disabilities and Mental Health Services. You will train, mentor and support staff to achieve program goals within Head Start and Early Head Start services.

The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, development of procedures for education and disabilities components, and ongoing CLASS