Clerk.Early Childhood Child Find at Metro Nashville Public Schools

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Confidentiality, Interpersonal Skills, Team Player, Verbal Communication, Listening Skills, Work Ethics, Trustworthiness, Office Work Accuracy, Customer Service, Record Keeping, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Scheduling

Industry

Education Management

Description

1003020 Job Code:1003020 Job Family/Function:10 – Other Support Services\Other Support FLSA:Nonexempt Grade Ladder:MNPS Support Hourly Pay Grade:MNPS.SCH006-H Duration (days/year):260 Locations(s):School-Based We Are Team MNPS Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Job Summary This clerk will be responsible for district child find obligations which include conducting a parent interview, scheduling, and obtaining documents from community providers. What you will do Communicating with families, community members, and district staff regarding early childhood exceptional education evaluations. Working with families to collect referral information through a parent/caregiver interview and follow up by obtaining releases of information to send to community providers requesting previous therapy and progress notes, medical information, and psychological, speech-language, feeding, occupational, physical, behavioral evaluations. Inputting information into and uploading documents to Microsoft SharePoint for referrals to create digital student files assigned to the appropriate early childhood intake team by school of zone. To read and make revisions to an excel master spreadsheet to forward student cumulative school files to the appropriate and needed location. Preparing and facilitating early childhood screenings for the district. This will require managing a spreadsheet and scheduling for five different early childhood assessment sites. Assisting with TDOE and IDEA compliance which may include creating prior written notices to families. Collaborating within the department of Exceptional Education to perform various clerical support. Maintaining child find student database. Education Qualifications Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and three years varied and increasingly responsible experience in keeping or reviewing student educational records Required Skills and Abilities Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning student files; excellent interpersonal skills; team player; effective verbal and listening, communications skills; demonstrate sound work ethics; respectful, honest and trustworthy. (High proficiency) Ability to perform office work with speed and accuracy, establish and maintain effective working relationships, great customer service, and Knowledge of departmental methods and procedures; practices and terminology used in record keeping work. (Medium proficiency) Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. (High proficiency) At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals. Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation. Our Vision Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known. Our Mission We deliver a great public education to every student, every day. Our Core Values Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community. Our core values are woven throughout our goals, high-level strategies, and performance measures. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

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Responsibilities

This clerk will manage district child find obligations, which involves conducting parent interviews, scheduling, and obtaining necessary documentation from community providers for early childhood exceptional education evaluations. Key duties include communicating with families and staff, inputting referral information into SharePoint, managing screening schedules across multiple sites, and assisting with TDOE and IDEA compliance clerical support.