Education-Disability Coordinator (Early Head Start)
About this role
Educational Disabilities Coordinator
Early Head Start · Queens, NY · Full-Time
Posted: August 19, 2026 | Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
Department: | Early Head Start |
Reports To: | Program Director |
Location: | Bronx, New York |
Salary Range: | $58,000 – $60,000 |
Employment Type: | Full-Time |
Start Date: | Immediate |
About Us
Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.
Role Overview
The Education/Disabilities Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of high-quality educational services and disability supports in alignment with Early Head Start (EHS) program standards, the Head Start Performance Standards (HSPPS), and agency policies. This position plays a key role in supporting the developmental, social, and educational growth of infants and toddlers by overseeing curriculum implementation, supporting teaching staff, and coordinating services for children with suspected or identified disabilities.
The coordinator provides ongoing coaching, technical assistance, and professional development to teaching and home-based staff to ensure the use of developmentally appropriate practices and individualized learning strategies. Additionally, this role collaborates with families, early intervention (EI) providers, and community partners to facilitate timely referrals, evaluations, and the implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
The Education/Disabilities Coordinator ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while promoting inclusive learning environments that meet the unique needs of every child and family.
Key Responsibilities
- Participates in interviewing and hiring of Family Childcare Providers.
- Completes Family Childcare Provider Family Childcare rating scales on a yearly basis, or as needed.
- Reviews lesson plans prepared by Family Childcare Provider and observed home visits on a regularly scheduled basis, and as needed.
- Reviews and revises education work plan annually. Develops a system for administering and monitoring the education work plan. Ensure children receive educational screenings within 45 days of enrollment.
- Oversees Disabilities Plan (i.e., referrals, screening, assessments, program placement for services, etc.)
- Develops and maintains relationships with community partners for disabilities services and transition services.
- Observes individual children, as requested, and provides suggestions for behavior management and developmental concerns. Participates in team meetings of children and schedules and facilitates any meetings for children with developmental or behavioral concerns.
- Attends education home visits, parent conferences and IEO/IFSP meetings, when needed.
- Assists Family Childcare Providers in understanding and interpreting child observations, assessments, weekly plan data and establishing appropriate individual child plans (goals) based on knowledge of child development.
- Works with other coordinators/managers and childcare providers in providing needed resources to families. Develops a system which offers parents opportunities for enhancing their skills as first educator to their children.
- Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, with minor in Special Education.
- 2-3 years supervisory experience; 3-5 years early childhood education classroom teaching experience.
- Thorough knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP).
Supervisory Responsibility
- No
Work Environment
- Field
- Corporate Office
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full- time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday Hybrid at our Queens Hub and Far Rockaway Hub site location. Work hours options are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary structure
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)
- Remote / flexible work options (If applicable)
Additional Requirements
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)
- Ability to travel within the community and do visits
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment
Company at a glance
Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity.
With an annual budget of $203 million and 101 programs at 138 sites throughout the New York City and lower Westchester area, we deliver dedicated support to promote safe environments for children and help families thrive through our family stabilization, family foster care and adoption programs; innovative special educational programs that advance learning from early childhood through high school; result-focused programs that help court-involved youth change the trajectory of their lives; caring services that promote independence for children and adults with developmental disabilities; and pro-active community health initiatives that foster well-being. Across programs, we continually engage new, innovative techniques and implement evidence-based models to increase our impact and promote better outcomes.
Top Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Paid vacation
- Paid personal days
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