Early Childhood Developmental Screener

Early Childhood Developmental Screener
8 hours per day, 1 day per week (Fridays), up to 37 days in the school year
Begins January 24, 2024
$26.72 per hour

Join Our Team and Thrive!
 
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that stands out among school districts:

• Health Insurance: A rich health plan that provides extensive coverage for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind.  
• Dental Insurance: Full coverage options for routine and preventive care, keeping your smile bright and healthy.  
• Life Insurance: Protect yourself and your loved ones with a robust life insurance plan
• an Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members
• optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account

To learn more about our benefits and eligibility, visit our webpage for new employees.

                                                                                                                                                                                      
  TITLE:                              EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENER                                                                  
   
QUALIFICATIONS:     

1. MN licensure in Early Childhood teaching, preferred. Elementary teaching or registered nursing licensure, required.
2. Strong public and human relations skills.
3. An ability to work well with students, parents and screening staff.
4. Experience with the assessment of young children.
5. Experience working effectively with culturally and ethnically diverse population.

 
REPORTS TO:                Early Learning Coordinator
 
JOB GOAL:                    To determine developmental needs for young children entering early education based programs, required by the State of MN.  
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide an assessment of a child’s development; fine and gross motor skills, speech and language, social-emotional and cognitive skills using standardized instruments allowed by the Minnesota Department of Education and provided by the school district.
2. Provide an assessment of child’s health; review child and family health history, measure weight and height, conduct vision and hearing screening. 
3. Participate in required screening training.  
4. Document results of assessments/screening and discuss the results with parents during the summary interview. 
5. Determine referral status of child/family to district or community services as needed. 
6. Conduct screening and conduct summary conference with the assistance of an interpreter/Language line, when the preferred language of family is other than English. 
7. Assists with State reporting.
8. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Early Learning Coordinator (or designee).