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HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Education and Special Services Coordinator (1177)

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TitleEducation and Special Services Coordinator
Posting ID1177
Description

Primary Purpose:

To develop, implement, monitor and coordinate the Education, Disabilities and Mental Health Services areas in accordance with all applicable guidelines and to train, mentor and support staff to achieve program goals.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in or relating to early childhood education, special education or a related field

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to interact with diverse populations
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Ability to identify and solve problems
  • Ability to work cohesively on an interdisciplinary team
  • Proficiency with a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access
  • Must complete training, obtain certification in Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), and recertify annually
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) oral and written communication skills preferred

 

Experience:

  • Minimum of three years experience providing a full range of services to preschool children and their families, inclusive of children with disabilities or behavior concerns
  • Experience working in a Head Start program preferred

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Model HCDE and Head Start’s mission, vision, and values.
  • Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integration and consistent delivery of all Head Start and Early Head Start services.
  • Develop a written plan and procedures for implementing the disabilities, and education and mental wellness components (Education and Special Services) of the program.
  • Ensure the implementation of disabilities services that provide a full range of inclusive experiences and services to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families.
  • Ensure the timely referral for disabilities or mental health services to meet the needs of children with disabilities or behavioral concerns and their families.
  • Support teaching staff in the implementation of effective teaching practices through training, mentoring, and monitoring of classroom instruction.
  • Implement CLASS observations and a plan to provide feedback to teaching staff to support improved practice.
  • Regularly review and analyze program reports to monitor compliance, measure student progress and make adjustments to instructional practice.
  • Participate in the development of the Ongoing Child Assessment Plan and the analysis of outcome data to adjust practice and school readiness goals.
  • Support quarterly meetings of the Education and Special Services Advisory Committee.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary Range$56,104.00 - $58,950.00 / Per Year
LocationHEAD START - CENTRAL OFFI

Applications Accepted

Start Date10/28/2024