Head Start Services Director/Education Disabilities Manager
Listed on 2026-03-14
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration -
Management
Education Administration
Overview
- Position Type:
Student Services/ Early Childhood - Date Posted: 3/11/2026
- Location:
Mercer County Head Start - District:
Celina City Schools
Head Start Early Childhood Services Director / Education & Disabilities Manager - Full Time
Contracted 260 days / annually
Salary:
Commensurate with experience & education
Position Summary: The ECSD serves as the lead manager of the education and disabilities programmatic areas of the Head Start program. The ECSD is a part of the Head Start administrative team. The ECSD supervises the education team and is the primary liaison with LEAs and ESCs for disability services.
Qualifications & Requirements: Per the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), at a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (or a closely related field
* with at least 4 courses of ECE concentration) is required. Per the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, preschool licensing requirements, a PreK licensure in accordance with 3319.22 ORC which includes a Resident Educator license or a 5-year educator license. Possess a valid Ohio Driver's License and liability insurance.
Knowledge & Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with Head Start.
- Minimum of (3) years as a supervisor of more than three staff.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood.
- Fluent knowledge and skills utilizing Microsoft 365, Google processes, Adobe, Canva, and data collection platforms.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Ohio preschool licensing regulations.
- Training in Conscious Discipline preferred.
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