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Special Needs Coordinator
Rosemount Center - Early Childhood Education Nonprofit (Washington, DC)
Alpha HR Consulting Group is recruiting on behalf of Rosemount Center, a well-established early childhood education and family support center in Washington, DC for a Special Needs Coordinator.
**No phone calls, please**
About the Role
This administrative role coordinates services for students with special needs across both Center-Based and Home-Based programs. The ideal candidate has a special needs education background or equivalent experience, is energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting diverse learners, playing a key role in fostering an accessible learning environment while keeping special needs coordination efficient and transparent.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Home Visitors to provide visits to children with special needs in the Home-Based program, ensuring proper service delivery
- Coordinate and participate in Center-Based and Home-Based IFSP/IEP meetings
- Meet with therapists and specialists providing services on-site for updates, questions, or concerns
- Collaborate with the Education Manager, Home-Based Coordinator, and Family Services Manager to plan and integrate services and activities for children and families
- Ensure IFSP/IEP goals are reflected in lesson plans and adhered to in classrooms through observation, note-taking, and feedback
- Document and coordinate seasonal transitions from IFSP to IEP with Early Stages and DCPS
- Ensure all developmental/behavioral screenings are completed within 45 days of a child's entry
- Secure appropriate resources for staff, parents, and children, including supplies and equipment
- Assist with daily meal counts and attendance for all students
- Enter data in the ChildPlus.Net enrollment database
Qualifications
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- Experience in a special needs coordination environment
- Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple tasks related to student support
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Rosemount Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Special Needs Coordination: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $40