Positio Title: Extra Help - Special Services Coordinator (EH25-170)
Location: East St. Louis, IL
Division: Univ Services to ESL
Apply Before: 00820
Department: Head Start
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: Description
Overview:
Do you have a passion for helping young children shine? Are you organized, compassionate, and ready to support a team dedicated to early childhood development? If so, we've got a role that's as heartwarming as it is meaningful.
SIUE's Head Start/Early Head Start program at our East St. Louis campus is looking for an Extra Help - Special Services Coordinator (EH25-170) to support our amazing kiddos with developmental needs. In this behind-the-scenes hero role, you'll help coordinate services that support children with developmental delays, speech/language challenges, and mental health monitoring-ensuring they get the early interventions they need to thrive!
What You Will Do:
- Assist in the delivery and coordination of special services for children identified with developmental or speech/language delays.
- Work closely with mental health consultants, therapists, and teaching staff to ensure kiddos are getting the support they need.
- Keep documentation, referrals, and reports organized and up to date-because details matter!
- Be a friendly, resourceful point of contact for staff and families navigating support services.
- Help build a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child feels seen and supported.
Why SIUE Head Start?At SIUE East St. Louis, you'll join a team that believes
every child deserves a strong start. We work hard, laugh often, and know that what we do matters. You'll be part of a program that supports children, empowers families, and strengthens communities-one milestone at a time.
Minimum Acceptable QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a specialized service provision
-Early Childhood/Head Start experience and networking with community agencies
-Experienced with low income and culturally diverse families
-Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
-Master's degree in Special Education
-Five (5) years supervisory experience
-Experienced with low income and culturally diverse families
-Excellent written and verbal communication
Benefits: SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
- University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
- Life insurance;
- SURS retirement plan;
- Supplemental retirement savings plans;
- Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
- Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
- WorkLife programs;
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
- Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
- Flexible Spending Account Program;
For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits
Opening Date: 05/30/2025
Closing Date: 6/10/2025 11:59 PM Central
Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall
Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026
Website: https://www.siue.edu/
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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