Early Childhood Coordinator (Anticipated)

Early Childhood Coordinator Scituate School Department.Bachelors degree in early childhood education, special education, or a related field; Masters degree preferredKnowledge of Rhode Island early childhood development standards and screening procedures. Two to three years of experience in early childhood education, coordination, or a related administrative role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supervises -Early Childhood Program Employees, i.e. screeners and clerks Application ProcedureThe Scituate School Department actively seeks applications from the most capable, professional candidates.Please apply through SchoolSpring.com.

In order to be considered, you must submit a complete SchoolSpring application. Incomplete SchoolSpring applications will not be considered. If selected for hire, you will be required to provide the following items in person: 1. W-4 2.

Federal BCI (Done through your local police department or State Attorney General's Office) 3. I-9 (Must be filled out in person). Please bring appropriate documentation.About Scituate, Rhode IslandNestled in northwestern Rhode Island, just 12 miles west of Providence, Scituate is a scenic, historic town of about 10,300 residents. It is known for its rolling woodlands, pristine lakes and reservoirs, classic New England charm, and the Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Islands largest source of drinking water.

The community maintains a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere that balances rural tranquility with easy access to nearby cultural and economic opportunities, and takes pride in its heritage, natural beauty, and high-quality schools.More About the Scituate School DepartmentThe Scituate School Department is a public school district serving approximately 1,200 students across five schools: three elementary schools (Clayville, Hope, and North Scituate Elementary Schools, PreK5), Scituate Middle School (grades 68), and Scituate High School (grades 912). Our dedicated educators, support staff, and administrators work as a professional learning community, sharing responsibility to ensure that every student is engaged, challenged, and supported in reaching their full potential. With about 150 certified and non-certified staff members, Scituates schools provide a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, and strong community connections. We are committed to college and career readiness, social-emotional well-being, inclusive learning environments, and close partnerships with families and the wider community.

For additional information, please visit www.scituateschoolsri.net. We invite you to explore our schools, meet our learning community, and discover why Scituate is such a special place to work and learn.SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Early Childhood Coordinator promotes early childhood development and supports families by overseeing screenings, managing educational and community program referrals, and fostering collaborations to ensure seamless service delivery in the local education agencies which service the Scituate, Glocester and Foster-Glocester Region School Departments. Responsibilities include supervision of staff, data management, and coordination with schools and agencies to support childrens developmental and educational needs.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supervise and train Child Outreach screeners and Early Childhood office staff.Develop and implement outreach strategies to promote early childhood screenings and related programs.Serve as the main point of contact for families, community agencies, and school staff regarding screening opportunities and early childhood services.Attend monthly Rhode Island Department of Education meetings and bi-monthly Northern RI Early Intervention Collaboration meetings.Foster community collaborations to ensure children receive necessary developmental support.Oversee KidsNet database, ensuring accurate data entry and up-to-date records of screenings and referrals.Conduct data analysis to create informed screening goals and monitor program effectiveness.Ensure timelines are met for screenings and Part C (Early Intervention) referrals.Facilitate recruitment and lottery selection of community peers for integrated preschool programs, ensuring compliance with classroom ratios and support for children with IEPs.Coordinate with preschool teachers, principals, and other staff to support effective preschool and Kindergarten registration processes.Facilitate transitions from Part C (Early Intervention) to local school departments, including meetings, observations, referrals, evaluations, and IEP development.Provide follow-up support for children not meeting screening norms, including resource provision and referrals to school departments.Make initial referrals for children not meeting screening norms and attend follow-up meetings.Maintain accurate records of all early childhood program activities and referrals.Carry out other early childhood-related tasks as directed by administration. Performs related work as required by the Director of Special Education.Supervises: Early Childhood Program EmployeesEqual Employment OpportunityThe Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation, or disability in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact: Equal Employment Officer P.O.

Box 188, North Scituate, RI 02857 Phone: (401) 647-4100 Email: EEO@ScituateSchoolsRI.netInquiries may also be directed to: Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education (Boston Office) 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921 Phone: (617) 289-0111 Fax: (617) 289-0150 Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov