ECEV0308406-1012
2024-07-01T00:00:00
2024-06-21T00:00:00
Educational Coordinator/Site - Special Education PreschoolMake a difference in a child's life as a Special Education Educational Coordinator for the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) Albany Site.ECEC is a not-for-profit NYS Department of Education and OCFS approved school for children ages 3-5 with special needs. The Albany location has three self-contained classrooms and one integrated classroom with UPK offsite. Expertise in child development, as well as knowledge of various disabilities and methodologies is necessary. The Educational Coordinator oversees IEP development and compliance for the agency as well as teacher supervision which consists of 10 classrooms over four Sites. Successful candidates will exhibit the ability to interact with staff, families and students in a positive encouraging way, demonstrate a professional demeanor, patience, empathy and a positive attitude while possessing a strong desire to help others grow. Interpersonal, problem solving skills and commitment to the team model is required.Site Coordinator Responsibilities:Ensures smooth functioning of SiteManages visitations of stakeholders; manages clinical placement, student teacher placements, student observations, CPS, OCFS, etc.Ensures classroom enrollment: referrals, visitations, enrollment of studentsOversees/coordinates programming of students at Site: admission, placement, transportation, program reviews, district and county communication, Annual Reviews, discharge, etcEnsures that families are engaged with their child’s program.Supervises classroom staff (teachers, therapists, teaching assistants, aides). Ensures staff reviews/writes performance evaluations/ professional goals to provide regular feedback to staff.Provides for classroom coverage (substitutes, individual aides)Collaborates in the hiring of full-time staff; hires 1:1 aides and oversees orientation.Oversees health and safety of site; ensures regulations are met (SED, CMS, OCFS, DOH, etc.) and inspections/licensure is maintained at Site.Monitors the development of IEP’s: PLEP’s, goal writing, goal monitoring, program modifications, and that IEP recommendations are implemented. Educational Coordinator:Observe classroom teachers and provide feedback as part of their ongoing development Review Teacher Annual Performance Review/Self-Review in collaboration with site coordinatorProvide appropriate level of direct and indirect supervision of teachersEnsures consistent quality across sites for compliance of policies/proceduresMasters in Special Education with NYS Special Education Certification NYS School Administration/Leader DegreePreschool Experience PreferredExcellent Full benefits include:Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insuranceLife insurance Short-term and Long-term disability403(b)School calendar with paid vacations, paid time off, flexible schedule Professional Development Assistance`Student loan forgiveness if qualifyProfessional DevelopmentCompetitive SalaryA rewarding opportunity to be part of our interdisciplinary team working with preschoolers with special needs and their familiesSalary based on special education teaching and leadership experienceBase Salary - $72,500Apply on OLAS
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