Head Start Services Director/Education Disabilities Manager

Head Start Early Childhood Services Director Education & Disabilities Manager - Full Time

Contracted 260 days annually Salary: Commensurate with experience & education

Position Summary The ECSD serves as the lead manager of the education and disabilities programmatic areas of the Head Start program. The ECSD is a part of the Head Start administrative team. The ECSD supervises the education team and is the primary liaison with LEAs and ESCs for disability services.

Qualifications & Requirements

Per the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), at a minimum, a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field with at least 4 courses of ECE concentration is required. Per the Ohio Department of Children and Youth preschool licensing requirements, a PreK licensure in accordance with 3319.22 ORC, which includes a Resident Educator license or a 5-year educator license, is also required. Additionally, a valid Ohio Drivers License and liability insurance are necessary.

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Head Start
• Minimum of 3 years as a supervisor of more than three staff
• Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood
• Fluent knowledge and skills utilizing Microsoft 365, Google processes, Adobe Canva, and data collection platforms
• Demonstrate an understanding of Ohio preschool licensing regulations
• Training in Conscious Discipline is preferred