Job Details
Level
Management
Job Location
Roxbury Headquarters – Roxbury, MA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$59,774.00 – $71,728.00 Salary
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Education
Description
Title:
Early Education Inclusion Coordinator
Location:
Roxbury, MA
Reports to:
Executive Director of Early Education
Supervises:
n/a
Status, FLSA Class:
Full-time, Exempt-Contract Position
Date Written:
September 5, 2023
Summary of Position
As an integral part of Horizons instructional leadership team, the Early Education Inclusion Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the educational assistance needed for children with mental, psychological, learning, behavioral, or physical disabilities. The Early Education Inclusion Coordinator will report to the Executive Director of Early Education and operate with the goal of facilitating the special education processes that are needed to maximize the growth potential of students with exceptional learning needs. This role will do so while promoting the mission of Horizons for Homeless Children and the Edgerley Family Horizons Center to staff, families, and the community.
This position is required to comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, standards and policies, including those of the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Massachusetts disability law (Chapter 766), Boston Family Engagement Network (BFEN) and Horizons’ policies and procedures.
Where and when you’ll work
This is a 40-hour, full-time position that’s exempt from overtime. This is a grant-funded position that will be renewed annually based on funding. The salary range is $60,000-$70,000 annually based on experience in the field. You can expect to work regularly Monday through Friday during regular business hours in our Roxbury center, with occasional evening or weekend events with advanced notice. Our brand-new center is the Edgerley Family Horizons Center at 1785 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA.
Responsibilities
Integrated Support and Services
- Works collaboratively with Horizons staff, parents and Horizons partners from community agencies, Early Intervention Programs, and Public Schools to ensure that:
- appropriate referrals, screening, assessment, diagnostic services, and placements are provided.
- children with diagnosed disabilities have access to high quality education and care
- Inclusive interdisciplinary program planning occurs.
- Observe children that were referred by a teacher and or parent and make recommendations as needed.
- Support classroom teachers with the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP’s) in Horizons classrooms.
- Ensure that an inclusive classroom environment is provided.
- Support children’s smooth transition into Head Start/Kindergarten (including K0, K1 and K2 classrooms) is provided for children receiving services.
- Coordinate paperwork and create action plans related to a child’s social & emotional needs to facilitate early identification and delivery of service.
- Facilitate the delivery of therapeutic services.
- Meet regularly with partners such as Boston Public School Special Education department, and Early Intervention providers related to the planning and coordination of services, writing and implementation of IEP’s/IFSP’s.
Information and Technical Systems Management
- Maintain and monitor a comprehensive record keeping system through documents and database system.
- Maintain and document on-going communication.
- Monitor and provide information relative to partners (UPK and ABCD) requirements: support program staffs to ensure children have completed, up to date IEPs, IFSPs, and Mental Health Plans;
- Monitor and track follow-up needs, developmental screenings, curriculum accommodations, and a child’s individualized progress.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education & experience
- Bachelor’s degree in special education is required and a minimum of one course in early childhood education.
- Five years of experience providing care or teaching children with special needs or disabilities may be counted towards special education coursework.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience providing care to or teaching children with special needs or disabilities is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Thorough and applicable knowledge of special education for infants through preschool, their social/emotional well-being and its relationship to child development.
- Demonstrated knowledge of typical and atypical development with ability to recognize the symptoms of a developmental delay.
- Ability to empathetically communicate understanding of emotional factors that influence parents of children who experience a disability.
- Demonstrate knowledge of developing individualized and classroom plans to assist a child experiencing developmental delays.
- Demonstrate knowledge and sensitivity to the education and socioeconomic needs of the children and families served at The Edgerley Family Community Children’s Center.
- Familiarity with the Public-School systems and thorough knowledge of the Chapter 71B referral and evaluation process.
- Familiarity with the Massachusetts Early Intervention System and thorough knowledge of the delivery of family centered services to infants and toddlers with disabilities or at risk for developmental delays.
- Ability to translate clinical evaluations into concrete goals and curriculum for infant/toddler and preschool classrooms.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team with other program staff and parents.
- Knowledge of neighborhoods served by Horizons relevant to the program’s population.
- Proven ability to keep accurate written records and documentation.
- Possess bilingual ability where appropriate. Translates as necessary or when needed.
- Knowledge of all federal, state, city and program laws, regulations, standards, and policies.
- Commitment to Horizons mission and ability to embody our core values (Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative, and Passionate).