Pre-K Intervention and Referral Specialist

Preschool Intervention and Referral Specialist The Preschool Intervention and Referral Specialist (PIRS) provides specialized consultation, intervention, coaching, and support to preschool teachers, classroom staff, children, and families to promote the successful participation and development of all preschool children within inclusive general education settings. The PIRS works collaboratively with preschool instructional coaches, teachers, administrators, families, intervention teams, and community partners to identify children's strengths and needs, develop and implement appropriate interventions, and support teachers in addressing developmental, social-emotional, behavioral, communication, and learning needs. The PIRS utilizes a collaborative, strengths-based, and problem-solving approach designed to provide appropriate support within the preschool classroom and to reduce unnecessary referrals to special education while ensuring that children who require additional evaluation or services are appropriately identified and supported.