Early Childhood Special Educator

Job Description & Specifications

Job Title:

Early Support Special Educator Supervisor:
Early Support Program Manager_________________________________________________________________________________Purpose

We are in search of a dedicated individual with a proven track record of effectively collaborating with leaders and employees from diverse cultural backgrounds, along with a strong commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our Educators develop, coordinate, and implement family support plans as part of Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) for children aged birth to three who demonstrate neurodevelopmental, social-emotional and cognitive differences.

We work to enhance children’s development and learning environments through a combination of caregiver coaching, groups, and direct intervention. Educators empower caregivers to support learning through play within their natural environment.

Principal

Duties & Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Build a culturally sensitive partnership with each child’s caregiving family to support their participation in their child’s learning

Provide caregiver coaching as a service delivery model to empower families with information and strategies to enhance the growth and development of their infant or toddler

Deliver routines-based, culturally relevant services within the child’s natural learning environment which includes home or community settings

Conduct formal and/or informal evaluations of a child’s development; prepare written reports and updates as required

Participate in the development and implementation of each child’s Individualized Service Plan as part of a team, including participation in IFSP meetings with caregivers, Family Resources Coordinator, and other providers

Incorporate evidence-based accommodations, modifications, and adaptations to enable a child to participate and learn in their natural environments; design and/or assist in developing adaptive equipment; educate primary caregivers in therapeutic strategies using this equipment

Collaborate as part of a team with the family, other service providers and community agencies, such as medical professionals, school district personnel and family advocates

Maintain accurate records of contact for each child and family, including daily progress notes and timely billing records

Participate in group programs as assigned; may include supporting development and learning of children within an interdisciplinary Stepping Stones community preschool class or supporting parent education through a Baby Steps or Family Co-op class

When assigned to a classroom, communicate with Early Learning Coordinator to support enrollment in class. Oversee and provide training to assistant educators and classroom volunteers with the assistance of the Teaching Assistant Manager. Facilitate team meetings to discuss specific children and classroom functioning.

Make referrals to appropriate community or Kindering programs, support groups, and other services; support family in advocating for themselves, their family, and their child.

Provide or support outreach, care planning, coordination, anticipatory guidance for complex health needs, assistance to access services, consultation, resource development, interagency coordination, training, program planning, quality management, and administration to support Medicaid programs as needed

Required Education & Experience

B.A. degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Special Education;
Master’s degree preferred

Washington State Teaching Certificate with an Endorsement in Early Child Special Education (preferred) or Special Education Proven ability to work effectively with populations from traditionally marginalized identities of ability, race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic class

Preference for additional language proficiency to serve families in their preferred language

Strong teamwork skills and ability to demonstrate flexibility, dependability and punctuality

Training in neurodevelopmental treatment techniques preferred

Minimum Prerequisites Pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and…