Job Description

The Preschool Intervention and Referral Specialist (PIRS) provides specialized consultation, intervention, coaching, and support to preschool teachers, classroom staff, children, and families to promote the successful participation and development of all preschool children within inclusive general education settings. The PIRS works collaboratively with preschool instructional coaches, teachers, administrators, families, intervention teams, and community partners to identify children's strengths and needs, develop and implement appropriate interventions, and support teachers in addressing developmental, social-emotional, behavioral, communication, and learning needs. The PIRS utilizes a collaborative, strengths-based, and problem-solving approach designed to provide appropriate support within the preschool classroom and to reduce unnecessary referrals to special education while ensuring that children who require additional evaluation or services are appropriately identified and supported.

Qualifications:

1. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field.
2. Valid New Jersey instructional certificate appropriate to the position; early childhood preferred.
3. Minimum of 5 years of successful experience working with preschool or early childhood students, preferably in a public school or high-quality early childhood program.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and early childhood instructional strategies.
5. Experience providing mentoring, coaching, consultation, behavioral support, professional development, or instructional support to teachers preferred.
6. Knowledge of New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards, curriculum, assessment, intervention/referral process, and New Jersey early childhood program requirements.

Salary Range : $64,234.-$88,724.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision.
• Health Benefits - Payroll - Millville Public Schools
• Paid Time Off
• (12) Sick Days and (2) Personal Days annually. Unused personal days will convert to sick days and carry over each year.
• Loan Forgiveness
• Options after (5) years of employment with Millville Public Schools through the State of New Jersey.
• Tuition Reimbursement to further your education.
• Professional Development -
• Participate in ongoing professional development from district trainers.

Application Procedures:

All interested candidates are required to apply online at www.millville.org. Select the "Employment" link to view vacancies and begin the application process. You may attach a letter of interest, resume and other pertinent documents to your application. District employees may apply using the links in the "Internal Applicants" section.

The Millville Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affirmative Action Program and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, affectation or sexual orientation, age, sex, marital status, familial status, religion, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.