In-Person Disability Inclusion Specialist — Early Education

Alliance-Center-For-Education; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Center for Education seeks an In Person Disability Inclusion Specialist to support instructional staff and parents in implementing inclusive practices aligned with Head Start standards.

The role focuses on coordinating interventions for children with developmental needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining documentation in ChildPlus and program databases, while ensuring accessibility and ADA/IDEA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Development, Early Intervention or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ work-related experience with birth to five-year-olds in Early Intervention or related services.
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Theories and experience in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Mental Health and Disabilities Manager, Center Directors, classroom teachers to monitor and evaluate developmental services for students with a documented IFSP or IEP.
• Collaborate with the Family Engagement Team and the LEA to schedule initial and renewal IEP and IFSP meetings, being present and actively participating in all meetings including the initial referral meeting with Part B.
• Facilitate the referral process to LEA, CDSA, and community partnerships and agencies.
• Collaborate with Infant Toddler and Preschool Education Managers to assess the learning environment to ensure that it is prepared and capable of serving students with exceptionalities.
• Stay abreast of ADA and IDEA accessibility requirements for building, playgrounds, and other structures in the program.

Skills

IEP/IFSP coordination

Data analysis

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Development, Early Intervention or related field

Job description

Alliance Center for Education seeks an In Person Disability Inclusion Specialist to support instructional staff and parents in implementing inclusive practices aligned with Head Start standards.

The role focuses on coordinating interventions for children with developmental needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining documentation in ChildPlus and program databases, while ensuring accessibility and ADA/IDEA compliance.