The Cardiology team is seeking an Educational Liaison! Approximately 50% of children with complex congenital heart disease have developmental delays or disorders and require special education services or educational accommodations.
The Educational Liaison is responsible for serving as a liaison between the healthcare and school settings to 1) ensure the neurodevelopmental and special education needs of patients with heart disease are being met, 2) support positive school re-entry after hospitalization, and 3) support school-based initiatives within the Nemours Cardiac Center.
This position is expected to be hybrid (3 days in person, 2 days remote), Monday- Friday. Travel to local schools to participate in meetings for IEP development/review and school-based initiatives is expected.
Responsibilities:
Communicates with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to identify patients with neurodevelopmental and special education needs requiring educational liaison support.
Communicates with and educate families about neurodevelopmental and special education needs/services and their rights within the school system.
Communicates with school personnel about the neurodevelopmental and special education needs of patients with heart disease and advocate for needed services and accommodations.
Develops programs and/or resources to educate school personnel about specific diagnoses and related needs.
Reviews neurodevelopmental, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational reports and IEPs.
Attends IEP meetings in person or virtually (based on distance) .
Provides input and recommendations to the healthcare team to ensure that the patient's educational needs are integrated into the plan of care.
Supports positive school re-entry after hospitalization.
Supports school-based initiatives within the Nemours Cardiac Center.
Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee's supervisor.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in education or related field required; Advanced degree preferred
Minimum three years experience working in K-12 school setting is required
Preferred teaching certification, Special education certification, or Education Administration certification
Experience in special education or administration is preferred
