Work independently to carry out daily tasks to coordinate, instruct and support the children and staff for smooth functioning of the program

Conduct initial and follow-up meetings with parents enrolling their children who are experiencing challenges to their development

Develop close working relationship with parents / families

Administer pre-school screens to children in the program

In partnership with families, initiate referrals and coordinate / case manage outside professional services for the children, as needed

Advise and support staff regarding concerns for any of the children  

Working as a team, help develop and carry out children’s Individual Program Plan (IPP) with family members, Early Childhood Educators (ECE) and other involved professionals 

Working with Early Childhood Educators, help plan daily activities to stimulate children’s development

Possess ability / knowledge to provide or direct parents and staff to needed resources and information

Provide ongoing training and advice to assist staff in supporting the full inclusion and development of children with challenges

Maintain records of assessments, observations, meetings and planned programming (such records are identified as “Individual Program Plans”) for each child in the Inclusive Program

If requested, provide home visits and attend meetings to support families (transition to school, consultations with outside professionals, etc.)

Physical strength and agility are required for free movement (stooping, twisting, kneeling, crawling, running, etc.) and lifting and carrying of children and equipment

Requirements for concentration to develop Individual Program Plans, develop staff training, prepare plans to support families, arrange / attend meetings or deliver presentations