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Position Title: Regional Intake and Special Education Support Specialist: North-East
Position Summary: To support all aspects the program’s obligation to locate, evaluate and identify
children who may be eligible for preschool early intervention special education services: conduct
screenings and/or in-depth evaluations of children (including using the BDI-3 or other developmental
screening/assessment tools), write Evaluation Reports and Individualized Education Programs for these
children, and write IEPs for children identified as eligible by the school psychologist. May either support
special education classrooms by subbing when assigned no more that the allotted intake time per Direct
Service Days (DSD) per month or may cover long term leaves of absences that are less than a year, in
which he/she would follow that classroom’s typical intake assignments.
Allotted Time per Direct Service Days (DSD):
4-9 DSD – no more than 6 hours
10-15 DSD – no more than 18 hours
16-20 DSD – no more than 24 hours
21-24 DSD – no more than 27 hours
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct screenings per the Program’s screening schedule and/or per the Preschool Service
Coordinator’s requests.
2. Schedule and complete in-depth evaluations to determine eligibility for services for children who
are suspected of developmental delays and/or communication delays. Select, administer, and interpret
current standardized assessment tools for preschool-age children and/or review current records to
accurately identify their needs. Report assessment information clearly and accurately in Evaluation
Reports and follow program and state guidelines for determining eligibility for services.
3. Develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) based on evaluation results and
the needs of children within timelines. Schedule and lead IEP meetings and send invitations to all
required participants.
4. Establish positive relationships with community partners by familiarizing and respecting the
unique rules of each community setting. Work with community partners, including families and
caregivers, to understand their priorities for the child across everyday routines and activities. Use this
information to develop routines- based interventions in the IEPs.
5. Effectively communicate with parents, colleagues, and administrators on a regular basis via
email, phone, notes, web-based databases, and meetings.
6. Provide instruction in special education preschool classrooms and support completion of the
classroom teacher’s caseload requirements when providing long term coverage (e.g., IEPs, Progress
Monitoring, etc.).
7. Demonstrate an understanding of Coaching (service delivery model) and discuss the model with
families and caregivers in any explanations of preschool early intervention programming.
8. Support the transition process for children preparing to enter kindergarten programs.
9. Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
1. Valid PA certification in Special Education PK-12 required.
2. Valid PA certification in Grades PK-4 preferred.
3. Experience working with the preschool population preferred.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5. Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible.
6. Ability and experience working as a member of a team.
7. Experience screening and/or evaluating preschool population preferred.
8. Knowledge of recommended practices for positive behavior support interventions is preferred
9. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and
willingness to experiment and work with new technologies and web based databases.
10.Experience with video calling and/or teleintervention preferred.
11.Valid PA driver’s license required.
Additional Requirements:
1. Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1
year of hire date).
2. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human
Resources prior to hire date.
Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Sitting for extended period of time
· Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
· Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and
supplies
· Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
· Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking
customers
· Hearing clearly
· Adequate vision to perform duties
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are
performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and
responsibilities required of this position.
Reports To: Supervisor
Department: Preschool Early Intervention
Position Schedule: 190 days, August to August
Salary: Per AIUEA Agreement
Benefits: Per AIUEA Agreement
To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, PA Certificate (if applicable)
and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.
Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or
limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment
practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the
Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute