Inclusion Advocate

Inclusion Advocate (Union) Location: 1224 West Street, Genoa, OH 43430 Schedule: Monday - Thursday Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week Employment Type: Year-Round Full-Time Pay Rate: Starting at $23.47 per hour, based on education and experience Position Overview Assist with the implementation of disability and mental health services and support teaching staff in providing individualized services for children and families. Support assessment, referral, evaluation, IEP/IFSP implementation, transition planning, family communication, and coordination of services to promote school readiness. Education: Required Bachelor degree in early childhood education, special education, or related field. Prefer teaching license, therapist license, or early intervention certificate. Experience: One to three years experience working with children with disabilities and their families and one to three years experience working with Microsoft Office and Web based applications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain up to date knowledge and assist with the full process of assessment (timely developmental and social-emotional screening, on-going, and evaluation).Implement the referral for evaluation of children with suspected disabilities to LEA/Part C providers according to procedure and as outlined in the County Interagency Transition Agreements.Conduct individual observations of children with suspected disabilities as part of the referral process and ensure implementation of IEP/IFSP goals.Assist parents in understanding the referral process, evaluation, IEP/IFSP process, and parental rights.Attend IEP/IFSP meetings and staffings along with teaching staff, parents and local school districts.Create Planning Matrix template for teaching staff that aligns the IEP/IFSP goals and objectives to curriculum and assist teachers with completion.Implement transition plan with parents and staff for children transitioning from 0-3 or entering Kindergarten.Develop a communication system with families by calling, writing letters, meeting face to face, and making home visits as needed. Maintain knowledge of available services and make referrals as needed.Assist in transporting special needs children to appointments as needed.Assist teaching staff with embedding IEPs/IFSPs goals and objectives into lesson plans and daily routines and provide appropriate implementation strategies.Assist teachers with understanding the goal documentation needed for each IEP/IFSP goal/objective.Assist Inclusion Specialist in the Tier 2 Targeted Connections process and provide assistance to teaching teams.Conduct and/or assist in staff and parent trainings as requested.Act as a liaison between public schools, Early Childhood programs, families, community members, and multi-disciplinary teams.Coordinate and monitor services for students with special needs as appropriate.File and maintain documentation on all children services and service delivery systems; maintain information of a confidential nature regarding families, disabilities and mental health issues.Assist with completing reports as requested.Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor. Additional Requirements: Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid drivers license, and maintain a safe driving record. Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.Initial and periodic physical exams required.Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours. Join us in Helping Communities Thrive, One Neighbor at a Time.