Parents as Teacher - Developmental Screening Position

Early Learning Center; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

School District of Washington’s Early Learning Center is seeking a part-time Developmental Screener for the Parents as Teachers program. The role involves administering screenings for birth through pre-K and interpreting results using standards like DIAL-4.

Strong communication and organization are essential for engaging parents and coordinating referrals. Starting pay ranges from $15.59 to $18.82 per hour, with 21 hours per week during the school year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 60 college credits or equivalent to qualify for substitute certification preferred.
• Early childhood background or Missouri PAT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer developmental screenings using approved tools.
• Record screening data accurately in web-based system.
• Interpret results and discuss with parents/guardians, provide resources.
• Identify children needing further evaluation and refer appropriately.
• Maintain equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Work independently with strong organization and communication.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties related to district operations.

Skills

DIAL-4 tool

Communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

60 college credits or equivalent

Early childhood background or PAT cert (preferred)

Tools

DIAL-4

Job description

Parents as Teacher - Developmental Screening Position

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Job Details

Job ID: 5926244
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Parents as Teachers: Developmental Screening Position

Classification: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

High School Diploma

60 college credit hours or equivalent to be eligible for substitute certification through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education preferred

Early childhood background or certification for Missouri PAT also preferred

On the job training can be provided for utilization of specific screening tools

Reports to (Daily): Parents as Teachers Coordinator and Director of Early Learning

Position Overview: The Parents as Teachers Developmental Screener administers screening to our students. This includes scoring and interpreting results for young children birth through pre-Kindergarten. This role utilizes the approved developmental, health, hearing, and vision standards for young children to identify potential developmental delays. Parent engagement, communication skills, and organization is critical along with utilizing screening tools such as the DIAL-4.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct screening administration including accurately recording screening data, score results,and maintaining records in a web-based system to ensure compliance with student records, Parents as Teachers programming, and DESE oversight.
• Discuss screening results with parents and/or guardians, providing resources, support, and guidance on child development.
• Identify children who may need further evaluation and facilitate referrals to the appropriate services.
• Maintain clean equipment, follow safety procedures, and participate accordingly as a member of a broader team.
• Ability to work independently demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills. This includes proficiency with common technology used within a school setting.
• Regular and reliable attendance is necessary in order to perform the functions of this position.
• Perform associated roles as required for building operations and to respond in the event of an emergency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required for District operations.

Other Related Responsibilities:

• Maintains appropriate student records and timelines.
• Attend meetings and workshops necessary for District operations and to enhance knowledge in areas of general responsibility.
• Maintains confidential nature of all school-related material.
• Attend events outside of the regular school day designed to bring the public into the school, serve on a committee, plan appropriate instruction, and attend required meetings associated with the role of “teacher.”

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time position available (21 hours per week) with pro-rated annual paid leave award, pro-rated holiday pay, and defined benefit pension contribution. Starting hourly rate established by the Board of Education with a limit of step 11 as the entry point on the rate schedule as defined by District policy. Entry rate ranges $15.59 to $18.82 per hour depending on experience. The person in this position can expect to work approximately 21 hours per week over the duration of the academic school year.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the supervisor annually.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB DUTIES: The most significant duties of this position have been included in this jobdescription.However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed.In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflectthe assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned.Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

Revised: April, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $15.59 to $18.82 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Meyer , Director of Early Learning Center
• Early Learning Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]