Program Coordinator (ECP)

Bucks County Intermediate Unit•Doylestown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator provides instructional support and program management to professionals and paraeducators working within Early Childhood Education Programs (ECP). The Program Coordinator for ECP may be asked to act as the local education agency representative assuring appropriate provision of related and other instructional services in a variety of settings. This position is not eligible for remote work, telecommuting, or off-site work arrangements.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field
PA Special Education Certification
Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

PA Early Childhood Certification
Experience in supporting behavioral needs in preschool aged children
Enrollment in a leadership program

Responsibilities

Assist administrators with program initiatives
Work collaboratively with all early childhood programs to ensure state and federal standards for excellence are met
Provide instructional support to staff
Coach and mentor county wide staff to support expansion of embedded instruction across all settings, including community preschools
Oversee completing and submitting of deliverables for all current and future Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) funded grant opportunities
Serve as lead facilitator for monthly verification of State-mandated Provider Monitoring requirements
Conduct routine Individual Education Plan (IEP) audits to ensure compliance and adherence to OCDEL mandates
Identify needs and sources of professional development for staff
Provide professional development to staff at the direction of the administrative team
Serve as Local Education Agency (LEA) representative at IEP meetings as determined by Program Director