Itinerant Early Childhood Intervention Specialist

Dayton Area School Consortium; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dayton Area School Consortium seeks an Itinerant Early Childhood Intervention Specialist to provide support to preschool-aged children with disabilities in educational settings. The role involves developing IEPs, collaborating with families, and ensuring quality educational services.

Qualified candidates will have an Early Childhood Intervention Specialist license and strong communication skills. The position requires travel within the service area, providing direct and indirect special education services.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Intervention Specialist licensure or appropriate certification for preschool special education services.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect special education services to preschool-aged children.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with families and staff to support student success.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of special education laws

Education

Early Childhood Intervention Specialist licensure

Job description

Itinerant Early Childhood Intervention Specialist JobID: 36773

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Pre K
• Date Posted: 6/16/2026
• Location: Madison-Champaign Educational Service Center

The Madison-Champaign Educational Service Center is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Itinerant Early Childhood Intervention Specialist to provide specialized instruction and support to preschool-aged children with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The successful candidate will collaborate with families, preschool staff, related service providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure students receive high-quality services in the least restrictive environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect special education services to preschool-aged children with identified disabilities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and collect data to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
• Collaborate with general education preschool staff, related service providers, administrators, and families to support student success.
• Participate in Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs), IEP meetings, and other required special education processes.
• Support inclusive practices and facilitate student participation in natural learning environments.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, progress reports, and compliance records.
• Travel between assigned buildings, preschool programs, and districts within the ESC service area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Required Qualifications

• Early Childhood Intervention Specialist licensure or appropriate Ohio certification for preschool special education services.
• Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area and maintain a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool-aged children with disabilities.
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs.
• Familiarity with inclusive preschool practices and early childhood development.