Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
Signal Centers, Chattanooga, TN, United States
Do you want to work for a leader in the field of Early Childhood Special Education?
Are you passionate about young minds and creating impactful learning experiences? Our Early Childhood Program is seeking an
Early Childhood Development Coordinator ! We are a Mission-driven organization committed to making a lasting impact and this is our flagship program. We offer a collaborative, supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
About the Role
The Early Childhood Development Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling and facilitating Individual Education Plan (IEP) Team meetings, implementing the IEPs for children in inclusive early childhood classrooms, maintaining data for progress monitoring, and maintaining professional organization of the Special Education Files. This person will support the development, training and mentoring of Lead Teachers and support staff for educational services for children in a childcare/preschool setting.
Responsibilities
Coordinators are responsible for a specific grouping of classrooms as assigned by the Director of Children’s Services.
Two Coordinators oversee the preschool portion of our services (3‑5 years focusing on 3 classrooms each) a third Coordinator oversees the Infant/Toddler portion of our program (6 weeks‑2 years), focusing on 6 classrooms.
Oversight of special education services including Early Intervention, IEP development, implementation, coordination, and documentation for children in assigned classrooms.
Participates in IEP meetings.
Oversight of assigned classrooms and assistance with planning and coordinating daily activities that are consistent with best practices for early childhood education & special education and are developmentally appropriate for the children served.
Provision of pre‑service training (in conjunction with Director or HR) for incoming staff and conduct ongoing training (in service, hands‑on, scheduling training outside of the agency for teachers, etc.), observation and mentoring of staff in assigned classrooms for continuous quality improvement.
Working with teachers to provide parent engagement opportunities.
Assist Director with oversight of Before and /or After Care.
Perform other duties as required by the Director.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education or related field.
Special Education degree strongly preferred.
Must maintain a current teaching license (Pre‑K‑3) and be certified in Special Education to provide IEP services.
Must have experience communicating with families and caregivers.
Must be familiar with developing web‑based IEPs and effective transitions to Pre‑K and/or Kindergarten.
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills and be able to interact professionally with teachers, visiting therapist/CCR&R staff, families/caregivers, and auxiliary program staff.
Must demonstrate strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize workload.
Benefits
We believe in supporting our employees and their families as they journey throughout life. Our commitment to our staff includes the following benefits:
A competitive benefits package with health, vision, and dental coverage, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, group life insurance, Teladoc (telemedicine), EAP mental health resources, and short & long‑term disability options.
Up to 4% matching 401(k) employer contribution, plus a 3% base contribution.
Generous paid time off to support work‑life balance.
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Are you passionate about young minds and creating impactful learning experiences? Our Early Childhood Program is seeking an
Early Childhood Development Coordinator ! We are a Mission-driven organization committed to making a lasting impact and this is our flagship program. We offer a collaborative, supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
About the Role
The Early Childhood Development Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling and facilitating Individual Education Plan (IEP) Team meetings, implementing the IEPs for children in inclusive early childhood classrooms, maintaining data for progress monitoring, and maintaining professional organization of the Special Education Files. This person will support the development, training and mentoring of Lead Teachers and support staff for educational services for children in a childcare/preschool setting.
Responsibilities
Coordinators are responsible for a specific grouping of classrooms as assigned by the Director of Children’s Services.
Two Coordinators oversee the preschool portion of our services (3‑5 years focusing on 3 classrooms each) a third Coordinator oversees the Infant/Toddler portion of our program (6 weeks‑2 years), focusing on 6 classrooms.
Oversight of special education services including Early Intervention, IEP development, implementation, coordination, and documentation for children in assigned classrooms.
Participates in IEP meetings.
Oversight of assigned classrooms and assistance with planning and coordinating daily activities that are consistent with best practices for early childhood education & special education and are developmentally appropriate for the children served.
Provision of pre‑service training (in conjunction with Director or HR) for incoming staff and conduct ongoing training (in service, hands‑on, scheduling training outside of the agency for teachers, etc.), observation and mentoring of staff in assigned classrooms for continuous quality improvement.
Working with teachers to provide parent engagement opportunities.
Assist Director with oversight of Before and /or After Care.
Perform other duties as required by the Director.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education or related field.
Special Education degree strongly preferred.
Must maintain a current teaching license (Pre‑K‑3) and be certified in Special Education to provide IEP services.
Must have experience communicating with families and caregivers.
Must be familiar with developing web‑based IEPs and effective transitions to Pre‑K and/or Kindergarten.
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills and be able to interact professionally with teachers, visiting therapist/CCR&R staff, families/caregivers, and auxiliary program staff.
Must demonstrate strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize workload.
Benefits
We believe in supporting our employees and their families as they journey throughout life. Our commitment to our staff includes the following benefits:
A competitive benefits package with health, vision, and dental coverage, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, group life insurance, Teladoc (telemedicine), EAP mental health resources, and short & long‑term disability options.
Up to 4% matching 401(k) employer contribution, plus a 3% base contribution.
Generous paid time off to support work‑life balance.
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