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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for early intervention manager in the United States is $106,639.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Early Intervention Manager do?

An Early Intervention Manager oversees programs that support young children with developmental delays or disabilities. They coordinate services, manage staff, and work with families to ensure children receive appropriate support. Their role involves developing intervention plans, collaborating with educators and healthcare professionals, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The goal is to enhance children's development and school readiness through tailored services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Early Intervention Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Early Intervention Manager, you need a background in early childhood development, special education, or a related field, usually supported by relevant degrees and experience in program supervision. Familiarity with case management software, Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) systems, and applicable state or federal regulations is important. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help in guiding teams and engaging families effectively. These abilities are crucial to ensure program compliance, high-quality service delivery, and positive outcomes for children and families.

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Early Intervention Managers often navigate complex caseloads, diverse family needs, and stringent regulatory requirements, all while supporting a multidisciplinary team. Balancing administrative duties with direct oversight of services can be demanding, especially when resources are limited or community needs shift. Success in this role often depends on effective delegation, continuous staff training, and proactive communication with families and community partners. Building strong relationships and fostering collaboration with service providers can help address these challenges and ensure positive outcomes for children.

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Early Intervention Manager

Early Intervention Manager

Southside Early Childhood Center

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$60K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Summary

The Early Intervention Manager provides leadership and oversight for the agency's developmental services, inclusion, mental health and intervention support systems to ensure high-quality, family-centered services across all program sites. This position ensures children with developmental concerns, delays, disabilities, or behavioral challenges are identified early, connected to appropriate services, and supported through coordinated partnerships with families, educators, therapists, and community providers. The Manager oversees all developmental screening processes, supervises the Early Intervention Specialist team and the Mental Health Coordinator, manages Mental Health Board (MHB) grant deliverables, and serves as the primary liaison with community intervention providers, including First Steps and local school districts. The role supports both SouthSide's Jefferson campus and SouthSide at KIPP Wonder Academy. The Early Intervention Manager reports to the Director of Family and Child Well-Being.

Essential Functions:

Leadership & Supervision

  • Supervise, coach, and evaluate the Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) team and the Mental Health Coordinator.
  • Provide ongoing training and support related to child development, inclusion, disabilities, behavior support, and intervention practices.
  • Establish systems and procedures to ensure consistent service delivery across all sites.
  • Collaborate with Program Directors and leadership to support inclusive classroom environments.

Developmental Screening & Child Support

  • Oversee all developmental, behavioral, and social-emotional screening processes, including ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE.
  • Ensure children with developmental concerns are identified, screened, referred, and connected to services in a timely manner.
  • Monitor referral outcomes and service implementation to ensure continuity of support.
  • Conduct classroom observations and provide recommendations as needed.
  • Develop and monitor CARE Team plans and individualized behavior support plans in collaboration with Program Directors and teaching staff.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of screenings, referrals, IFSPs, IEPs, and related child records in ChildPlus.

Family & Community Partnerships

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for families regarding developmental concerns, referrals, evaluations, and intervention services.
  • Obtain and maintain required parent consents and documentation.
  • Support families in navigating First Steps, local school districts, and other itinerate services.
  • Coordinate interpretation and translation supports as needed.
  • Maintain strong partnerships with therapists, evaluators, and community providers.

Program & Grant Management

  • Oversee DDR, Mental Health Board (MHB), Lutheran and any other mental health program implementation, reporting, and deliverables.
  • Monitor program outcomes and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
  • Track service utilization, referral timelines, and developmental outcomes.
  • Analyze developmental screenings, referrals and service outcome data to identify trends, inform program improvement efforts, and support strategic planning.
  • Prepare reports and data requested by leadership, funders, and regulatory agencies.
  • Stay informed on available developmental, behavioral health, and inclusion resources to support children and families.
  • Maintain confidentiality of child and family information in accordance with agency policies.
  • Coordinate transitions for children moving from First Steps to school district services, and from preschool into kindergarten, ensuring continuity of support.

Collaboration & Advocacy

  • Lead and coordinate CARE Team meetings and multidisciplinary planning processes.
  • Attend First Steps, IEP/IFSP meetings, and other child-specific meetings as needed.
  • Partner with teachers and administrators to promote inclusive practices and school readiness outcomes.
  • Advocate for children and families to ensure equitable access to developmental and intervention services.
  • Remain current on best practices, research and regulations related to child development, early intervention, inclusion, and infant/early childhood mental health.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Social Work, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Minimum three years of experience in early intervention, special education, developmental services, or a related field.