Child Development Specialist (Education/Disabilities)

Job description

Description POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for planning, developing and evaluating the ECKAN Head Start Educational/ Disabilities Components within ECKAN Head Start service area. Child Development Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance of the education, disabilities, mental health, and transition services components of the program throughout the assigned service area. Collaborate with Management Team to ensure an integrated balance of Head Start services. Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Reports to the Head Start Director. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Coordinate, direct, and ensure implementation of the Disabilities Component of the Head Start program and maintain compliance with Performance Standards and program written plans. · Act as a resource for disabilities practice, services, and interventions. · Actively support managers to develop and/or conduct evaluations for other education staff. · Ensure accuracy of time sheets and leave requests for designated staff. · Collect required data and report as requested. · Oversee education, disabilities, mental health, and transition services within the assigned area. · Coach identified staff...