Teacher for Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team

Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Teacher on the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) assesses a child's educational and cognitive development and other developmental areas including, but not limited to, social/emotional, adaptive/self-help, fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, and behavior. The Teacher works with other members of the MDT to ensure that the evaluation report (ER) documents all assessment findings including, but not limited to, a thorough description of child's strengths and weaknesses in all areas of development for the purpose of determining program eligibility and developing individualized goals, specially designed instruction, and recommendations for a developmentally-appropriate individualized education plan (IEP) and early intervention (EI) services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtain signed permission to evaluate (PTE) form from parent/guardian prior to scheduled evaluation within mandated timelines
Place reminder calls to parents/guardians prior to scheduled evaluation
Review the "Problem Solving in EI" document with each family at the time of the evaluation to ensure they understand the process for disputes regarding the assessment findings
Conduct Multi-Disciplinary Evaluations (MDE) and/or Record Reviews (RR) collaboratively with other MDT members and follow Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Chapter 14 guidance to determine child's eligibility for preschool special education services
Use standardized assessments including, but not limited to, cognitive, social/emotional, adaptive/self-help, and other related assessments addressing, fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, and behavior to determine eligibility for EI services
Conduct observations in school and interview teachers as necessary to get a full picture of the child's development
Work collaboratively with MDT members to write and edit thorough Evaluation Reports (ERs) within mandated timelines for developmentally-appropriate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development
Adhere to mandated compliance timelines for conducting evaluations and writing and sending ERs to families
Update child electronic record in internal information management systems and state-managed database systems to ensure compliance with internal timelines and state and federal mandates by entering data included, but not limited to, PTE received date, evaluation scheduled and completed date, eligibility, and diagnosis
Update file notes in child's electronic record in internal information management systems to ensure detailed documentation of parental contact, outreach, tasks completed related to the evaluation process, including but limited to, reminder calls to family about scheduled appointment, teacher-related calls and responses, and evaluation cancelations
Notify the appropriate staff member for No-Shows and reschedules
Notify the appropriate stakeholder agency (e.g., Childlink, Partnership, and Head Start Special Needs Coordinators) via email with eligibility determination
For children found ineligible, create Notice of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREP) and call family to review assessment results and reason for ineligibility; close out child's record in information management systems as documented in ELS procedures
Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors in Early Childhood/Special Education
Pennsylvania certification in Early Child Education (ECE) and/or Special Education
One year experience administering preschool standardized assessment tools
Knowledge of Chapter 14 regulatory requirements specific to IEP development and progress monitoring requirements
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Must be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocols
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Publisher preferred
Experience with electronic record systems; PELICAN and CCP/Sprout preferred
Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record