Early Development Specialist

Early Development Specialist

Providing early intervention for Oklahoma children ages birth to five years who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Incumbent assists families, maintains contacts, and conducts home visits to achieve outcomes aligned with the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) under Part C of IDEA and the Family Language Plan (FLP) under the FEELS Program at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf.

805 Department of Rehabilitation Services
Dept Rehabilitation Services–Oklahoma School For The Deaf

Full Time, Regular

• Master’s Degree: $43,079.00 (2 years’ experience) up to $59,191.00 (25 years’ experience)
• Bachelor’s Degree: $41,689.00 (2 years’ experience) up to $57,269.00 (25 years’ experience)

• Plans and implements home visits and other interactions designed to address IFSP outcomes for children and families within their natural routines.
• Uses video conferencing to provide services per program guidelines, as needed.
• Engages families and children in ongoing assessment and evaluation to appropriately address next steps.
• Participates as a member of a team during evaluation/assessment.
• Ensures early intervention services and documentation are in compliance with state and federal laws and mandates.
• Organizes and/or leads family engagement events and educational opportunities for families and children.
• Collaborates with community programs and resources to support families and children.
• Works in partnership with Oklahoma School for the Deaf Early Childhood Education Centers teachers on goals for children jointly enrolled in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and FEELS.
• Plans and implements training and mentoring for parent advisors, community partners and educational partners on core competencies related to working with children who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.
• Organizes and leads parent infant/toddler classes at OSD’s Early Childhood Education Centers or other determined locations.
• Establishes Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and attends Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings as requested, overseeing transition from IDEA Part C to Part
  
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• Attends required workshops, conferences, presentations, and other training opportunities.
• Performs all job‑related travel as required.
• Completes an initial trial period (if applicable).

• Bachelor’s degree in deaf education or a related field.
• Three years of experience providing home‑based intervention to children who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.
• Current certification in deaf education.
• Knowledge of the IFSP, FLP, FEELS Program, and related assessment and documentation practices.
• Strong communication, confidentiality, and documentation skills.
• Ability to provide home‑based intervention and to organize and lead family classes.

• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Early Intervention/Early Childhood, or Speech Language Pathology (or similar field).
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without future employer sponsorship.

• American Sign Language skills.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.