Developmental Screener (Temporary Hourly)

Developmental Screener

Position Title: Developmental Screener

Working Title: Developmental Screener

School/Department: Project Enlightenment

Location: 501 S. Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC

Pay Grade: Temporary Hourly Schedule

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Eligibility for Employment Contract: No

Work Week Schedule: Monday-Friday Position is not available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

Position Purpose: Provides developmental, speech, language, hearing, vision, social/emotional, and behavioral initial screening services to preschool children referred by their parents, pediatricians, teachers, and Project Enlightenment staff due to developmental concerns. Consults with early childhood teachers and directors, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of early childhood programs and child development practices;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel; Google Apps;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to work in a team environment; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in education, child development, or related field;
• Five years of experience working with young children and their families;
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Certification and License Requirements

• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator's license in a teaching area;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, school psychology, child development or related field;
• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator's license in the teaching area of birth to kindergarten or elementary education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides developmental, speech, language, hearing, vision, social/emotional, and behavioral initial screening services to preschool children referred by their parents, pediatricians, teachers, and Project Enlightenment staff due to developmental concerns.
• Creates and provides written reports of screenings to families describing reason for referral, background information, screening results, interpretations, and recommendations.
• Communicates and reviews developmental screening reports with families of young children in a manner that enhances their understanding of their child in a developmentally appropriate context.
• Facilitates the referral process to Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) ChildFind and/or community agencies that provide evaluations and/or interventions and support to young children and their families.
• Serves as a resource to young children and their families by sharing available resources at Project Enlightenment about how to support their child's communication, literacy, self-regulation, and fine and gross motor skills.
• Assists Project Enlightenment staff with activities promoting the importance of early screening services to identify needs for early intervention.
• Ensures compliance with WCPSS, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies and Project Enlightenment procedures.
• Promotes positive relationships with schools, agencies, individuals, families, and groups within the community regarding Wake County Smart Start and Project Enlightenment services.
• Stays abreast of latest trends, developments, and research pertinent to child development, early intervention, and assessment.
• Collaborates with WCPSS Preschool Services staff, as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, copiers, and scanners. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

Effective Date: 5/2024

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.