Developmental Screener (Temporary Hourly)

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

TEMPORARY HOURLY

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:

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.