Job Information
Talbot County Public Schools Early Childhood Services Coordinator (Infants and Toddlers) in Easton, Maryland
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree in early childhood education and/or specialeducation preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of federal, state and local guidelinesregarding infant and toddler services and programs.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities and functionsbetween the Infants and Toddlers Program and support agencies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent technology skills, specifically in the data managementprogram used by the Infants and Toddlers Program.
- Such alternates to the above qualifications as the Board may findappropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Supervisor ofSpecial Education
JOB GOAL:To coordinate services for families whose children have qualified forInfants and Toddlers Services, as well as provide special instruction.
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To serve as the single point of entry for children birth to age 3 who may qualify for theInfants and Toddlers Program.
- To coordinate with supervisor regarding accountability for implementation, operationand evaluation of the local early intervention services in accordance with Part C ofthe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-04).
- Maintain data within the local infants and toddlers program.
- Implement local policies and procedures, procedural safeguards and billing formedical assistance reimbursement consistent with federal and state regulations.
- Establish and maintain Early Intervention Records following federal, state and localprocedures, including required contents such as medical assistance, evaluations andassessments, IFSP forms, releases of information, case notes, IFSP reviews.
- Coordinate with providers of services for the families served, as well as advocate and problem solve with the families to arrange needed services.
- Coordinate with the Family Support Network (FSN) trainer to assist families withpracticing skills in the community/finding more natural supports.
- Attend IEP meetings with the purpose of transitioning children at age 3 years, as requested by families.
- Coordinate and assist in implementing a comprehensive interagency system ofpersonnel development and family training, based on the needs of all stakeholders.
- Provide service coordination and/or special instruction through the IFSP process which will include making visits to natural environments (including, but not limited to: the home, place of work, day are and/or preschool) of the eligible child and/or the family.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent or designee.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Tenmonth position