1.0 Early On Service Provider (Internal Posting)

Revised 2/24/25 1.0 Early On Service Provider (Internal Posting)

LOCATION: Early Intervention Services REPORTS TO: Building Administrator COMPENSATION: Range starts at $55,532 based on W-WEA Collective Agreement BENEFITS: Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance Michigan Public School Retirement Plan Sick Day Buy Back Incentive POSTING DATES: October 14, 2026 - October 21, 2026 by 3:00 P.M.

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is located in the metropolitan Detroit area, between Ann Arbor and Detroit. Our staff provides the very best educational opportunities for approx. 10,000 students from Westland, Wayne, Canton, Livonia, Garden City, Dearbor n Heights, Inkster, and Romulus. The Wayne -Westland Community School district is comprised of ten elementary schools (K -5), three middle schools ( 6-8), two high schools (9 -12), an early childhood center and an ultra-modern facility for career/technical training.

The dynamic environment throughout the school district illustrates that when a school and community work together, extraordinary results occur. Our school district promotes high expectations for success and provides students with a safe, caring and nurturing environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodati ons may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: other duties may be assigned

• Plan a program of activities that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of children birth to 3 years old.

• Orient the learning process towards the achievement of Family/Child IFSP outcomes.

• Evaluate the accomplishments of the children on a regular basis and provide progress monitoring outcomes.

• Establish and maintain positive rapport with parents of children in the program.

• Conduct one to two visits per week in the student's home or agreed upon community setting.

• Participate in center-based student group sessions/parent training.

• Participate/run M.E.T., I.E.P.C. and I.F.S.P. meetings

• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Attend staff meetings as required by the WWEA contract.

• Complete full and comprehensive Evaluation to determine eligibility.

• Complete annual IFSP, Transition plan, Transition conferences, and any other required paperwork to meet required timelines.

• Attend department teaming meetings for child programming collaboration with all disciplines who provide services for students in the Early-On program.

• Understand and use department coaching models.

• Supports parents to incorporate child outcomes as part of daily routines including things they do as a family and places they go.

• Utilize interviewing skills to conduct family assessments to learn more about the family's strengths, needs and priorities for their child.

• Regular and predictable attendance. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current Certification/licensure in one or more of the following areas of expertise: o Occupational Therapy: License via Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs o Physical Therapist: License via Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs o Speech & Language Pathologist: License via Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs o Michigan approved Teaching certification in any special education category. o Early Childhood ZS or ZA endorsement.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the rules and regulations associated with Part C of IDEA and the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE)

• Demonstrates a strong foundation and understanding of early childhood development and family support principles. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States

• Must be able to manage stressful situations

• Must be able to communicate effectively

• Must be able to build and maintain a safe environment

• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain reliable transportation as work assignments will encompass the entire school district and surrounding school districts being serviced. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to remain in a stationary position. The employee frequently needs to move about inside the classroom and occasionally throughout the building to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. The employee will communicate with others and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The employee may need to travel to different work locations. The position requires the employee to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with students, staff and occasionally with the public. At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated in accordance with district guidelines.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Compensation, length of the workday, and the number of workdays is based on the W -WEA collective bargaining agreement. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at www.wwcsd.net or come to the Human Resources Department to access the online application system. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and to not create employment contracts. The Wayne-Westland Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.