Specialist, Early Childhood Special Education - Preschool Emphasis
About The Position
This position, under the direction of the Director, Early Childhood Special Education, focuses on planning, coordinating, and implementing infant and preschool support services. The role involves providing District-wide assistance and support on early childhood special education issues, offering instructional leadership, and contributing to professional development. Key responsibilities include assisting in eligibility determination, service planning, and providing instructional and behavioral services in compliance with mandates. The Specialist will also supervise and evaluate itinerant staff, analyze data to guide training, and coordinate with service centers on early childhood special education matters, including the transition to kindergarten. Additionally, the role involves coaching leadership staff, providing technical assistance to administrators and teachers, supervising the DRDP assessment system, and responding to parent and community inquiries. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Permanent certificated employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District
- At least five (5) years of successful, full-time public-school service in a certificated position(s)
- At least three (3) years of successful, full-time public school experience working with students with disabilities in a certificated capacity
- A valid California Administrative Services Credential
- An earned master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard conferred by a regionally-accredited college or university
- Completion of required Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal policies and regulations pertaining to early childhood education
- Knowledge of infant and preschool child growth and development, developmentally appropriate intervention strategies, and systems for family involvement
- Successful experience in effective administrative and managerial practices
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents, community agencies, and community members who reflect the diversity of the District
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or enrollment in a program to prepare for certification
- Ability to travel to sites throughout the District, including possession of a valid driver license and access to an automobile
Responsibilities
- Participates in the planning, coordinating, and implementing infant and preschool support services provided by the Division of Special Education in collaboration with District offices and outside agencies concerned with the education needs of eligible children ages from birth to five years
- Provides District wide-assistance and support on issues related to early childhood special education
- Provides instructional leadership and contributes to early childhood professional development trainings and programs
- Assists in coordinating the process for determining eligibility, planning services, providing instructional and behavioral services in compliance with local, state, and federal program mandates
- Provides supervision, technical support, and the evaluation of the performance of itinerant staff
- Provides instructional and behavioral leadership to itinerant staff on early childhood education issues
- Analyzes and uses data to guide trainings, staff development, and activities to contribute to staff development on early childhood issues
- Coordinates with Special Education service centers staff on issues related to early childhood special education including the transition to kindergarten programs
- Assists in the planning and the preparation of the budgets for special education support services to children ages from birth to five years
- Provides coaching and support to region leadership staff in the development of professional development regarding instructional, operational, and compliance support for infant and preschool students with disabilities
- Provides daily technical assistance to administrators and teachers at preschool special education classes housed in District elementary schools and early education centers
- Supervises the coordination and implementation of the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) Statewide assessment system for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children receiving special education services in LAUSD
- Assists District staff by responding to parent and community calls regarding requests for information or concerns
- Provides other duties as assigned
Benefits
- CalSTRS benefits (if already a member and election form is filed)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
