Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator

Signal Centers
Chattanooga, TN
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The Early Childhood Developmental 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.

What You Will Do

The Early Learning Coordinators are responsible for a specific grouping of classrooms as assigned by the Director of Children's Services. They oversee special education services, including Early Intervention, IEP development, implementation, coordination, and documentation for children in assigned classrooms.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have experience in staff leadership and development, communicating with families and caregivers, and developing web-based IEPs and effective transitions to Pre-K and/or Kindergarten.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Education or related field
  • Special Education degree strongly preferred
  • Current teaching license and certification in Special Education
  • Knowledge of DHS licensing standards and DOE School Approval standards
  • Experience in staff leadership and development
  • Experience communicating with families and caregivers
  • Familiarity with developing web-based IEPs and effective transitions to Pre-K and/or Kindergarten
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize workload

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package with health, vision, and dental coverage
  • HSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Group life insurance
  • Teladoc (telemedicine)
  • EAP mental health resources
  • Short & long-term disability options
  • Up to 4% matching 401(k) employer contribution
  • Generous paid time off
  • Employee discounts on paid services
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