Early Childhood Screener

Overview

Position Type: Community Education Youth Programs/ Youth Programs

Date Posted: 1/21/2026

Location: Roosevelt Early Learning Center

Date Available: immediately upon hire

Closing Date: 2/3/2026 or until filled

• Conduct health and developmental screenings in accordance with Minnesota Statute 121A.17, Subd. 6 and district protocols.
• Screen areas including:
  • Vision and hearing
  • Height and weight measurements
  • Immunization and health record review
  • Gross and fine motor skills
  • Cognitive development, language, and communication
  • Social-emotional development through parent report
  • Health care coverage and potential learning risk factors
• Facilitate parent summary meetings to discuss screening results and recommendations.
• Refer families to early childhood special education, health providers, or other community resources as needed.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and enter screening data into district or state-mandated systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including school nurses, early childhood educators, and special education staff.
• Assist with scheduling and conducting outreach to families about ECS requirements and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with state guidelines and reporting requirements for ECS.

Required Qualifications: Per Minnesota Statutes 121A.17, Subd. 6, screening must be conducted by an individual who is licensed as or has training comparable to:
Special Education Teacher, School Psychologist, Kindergarten Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, School Nurse and/or Public Health Nurse.

Other Requirements include:

• Demonstrated experience or coursework in early childhood development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both children and adults.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Comfortable working with families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Proficiency in using data systems and basic technology tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting early childhood screenings in a school or community setting.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills in Spanish or Somali.
• Familiarity with early childhood resources in Rice County and surrounding areas.

• Flexible, independent scheduling, including occasional evenings or weekends.
• 5-10 hours per week.
• Pay: $23.50 per hour