LSS Early Childhood Coordinator

City of Flint; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

The City of Flint seeks an Early Childhood Coordinator in Learning Support Services to oversee the referral, evaluation, and enrollment for children aged 2.5 to 6, ensuring timely IEP development and compliance with state and federal regulations.

The role partners with families, schools, and service providers to promote inclusive, high-quality preschool programming, provide guidance, and support staff through professional development and program oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education required, Master's preferred.
• Michigan Teacher Certification with one or more special education endorsements, or related field license required.
• Minimum 5 years of early childhood special education experience, leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee referral, evaluation, and enrollment for children ages 2.5 to 6.
• Ensure timely identification of IEPs and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Facilitate transitions between early intervention, preschool, and kindergarten services.
• Provide guidance, professional development, and oversight to support staff.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education

Master's degree in special education (preferred)

Michigan Teacher Certification / related license

Job description

The Early Childhood Coordinator (ECC) for Learning Support Services oversees the special education referral, evaluation, and enrollment process for children ages 2.5 to 6 years old, ensuring timely identification of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), facilitates transitions between early intervention, preschool, and kindergarten services, and ensures compliance with all state and federal special education regulations. Working closely with families, educators, and service providers, the coordinator promotes inclusive practices and high-quality early childhood special education programming. This role also provides guidance, professional development, and oversight to support staff and maintains effective, compliant services for young learners.

Please see the attached job description for a full overview of the job functions.

Salary & Benefits

Starting Administrative Salary Schedule: $74,261

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees shall be subject to the co-payment of health care costs equal to the difference between the premium cost and the annual cost limitation imposed on public employers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in an area of special education is required. Master's degree in an area of special education is preferred. Valid Michigan Teacher Certification with one or more special education endorsements, or Valid Michigan license in related field required.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years successful early childhood special education related experience required, in a classroom setting preferred. Prior special education leadership experience preferred.