Infants & Toddlers Representative

Baltimore County Public Schools; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is seeking a Service Coordination Specialist for the Infants and Toddlers Program to support families from referral to transition across the county. The role involves coordinating IFSPs, providing service coordination to an assigned caseload, and collaborating with providers to deliver community-based supports.

The position requires a HS diploma with 48 college credits or ParaPro, plus three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 48 college credits or ParaPro Assessment completed.
• Three years of experience providing services to children and families.
• Experience with early intervention or knowledge of the Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact to child and family at referral for evaluation and assessment.
• Coordinate and document IFSP development and review with families and providers.
• Provide service coordination to an assigned caseload of eligible children and families.
• Use coaching strategies to help families access community resources.
• Facilitate transition planning meetings and coordinate Extended IFSP transition activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization

Confidential information

Education

HS diploma + 48 college credits or ParaPro

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Job Description

Serves as a liaison to families serviced by the Infants and Toddlers Program. Assists with coordination and the implementation of services to children and families. Ensures that services comply with the Individualized Family Service Plans. Ensures that all initiatives support the system-wide goals and strategic plan. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Examples of Duties

• Serves as the primary point of contact to the child and family at the time they are referred for evaluation and assessment.Answers questions from the family about the program.Explains the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) to families.
• Facilitates the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).Reviews the IFSP with the family and service providers periodically. Coordinates, oversees, and documents services provided to children and their families.
• Provides service coordination to an assigned caseload of eligible children and their families.
• Uses coaching strategies to support families to access community resources for children and families who are receiving early intervention services.
• Facilitates the transition process for families which includes adding a transition outcome to the IFSP, scheduling and facilitating transition planning meetings, collaborate with providers to gather child progress or updated testing, participate in Individualized Education Program meetings, and coordinate Extended IFSP transition activities.
• Completes required documentation including documentation logs, Medical Assistance billings, statistics, etc.
• Contacts and collaborates with contractual and in-house service providers.Ensures service providers are performing duties in compliance with the IFSP
• Assists in the provision of special instruction to children and families at the Infant and Toddler sites and other natural environment settings such as homes, childcare centers, libraries and other community settings.
• Attends mandatory Birth to Five meetings and workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent, plus 48 college credits or the successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment. Possession of an associate degree in the field of education preferred.
• Three years of experience providing services to children and families.
• Experience with early intervention or knowledge of the Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers Program is preferred.

Licenses And Certificates

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs. Demonstrate knowledge of effective working relationships with co-workers and staff members/providers from other partner agencies/organizations. Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based practices for a family centered program. Knowledge of the educational system.Knowledge of providing services to children and families.Knowledge of Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers Program procedures.Excellent organization and communication skills.Skill in establishing rapport with children, their families, service providers, and staff.Skill in using personal computers and office software.Ability to work independently and with a team under general supervision. Ability to maintain confidential information.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• The work of this class entails travel throughout Baltimore County and the ability to work effectively in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.The work environment may include residential homes, community settings, playgrounds, parks, and other locations throughout the county.
• This class involves the physical ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, and navigate stairs, including stairs located inside and outside of homes, schools, and other buildings.

Conditions Of Employment

N/A

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Salary

Grade 04/ESPBC (12-Month), $25.45 to $42.60 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non-Exempt Office Professionals, Clerical, and Classified 2026-2027 Effective July 1, 2026 )

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll

Other Compensation

This position may also be eligible for comp time as per the ESPBC Master Agreement. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Retirement

Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

Benefits

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

Contact Information

Office of Temporary & Support Services

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About Us

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22ndlargest school district in the nation and the 3rdlargest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs.

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future. BCPS works to embrace all stakeholders, engage them in authentic collaboration and empower them to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel. We hope you will join our dynamic community!