Early Childhood Special Educator

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.

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The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) is the primary provider of public mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual disability services for the City of Norfolk. A continuum of services spans from outreach and prevention through intensive psychiatric care, provided by highly clinically oriented service professionals with expertise in these service areas.

Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. Norfolk CSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment and dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we provide hope and recovery opportunities for the persons we serve.

The NCSB is currently seeking an Early Childhood Special Educator for the Infant & Toddler Connection division. The Early Childhood Special Educator provides Developmental Services for children and their families who are receiving early intervention services through the Infant & Toddler Connection of Norfolk. This position will support a caseload of individuals with developmental delays, atypical development and/or a medical condition with high probability of resulting in a developmental delay and their families to help the child reach their fullest potential.

Services are delivered in the child's natural environment (home, childcare, community) utilizing a coaching interaction style and in accordance with the frequency listed on the Individualized Family Service Plan. This position also serves on multiple assessment teams each week.

Department Hiring Salary Range: $59,393 - $68,301

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Provide Developmental Services in accordance with the Individualized Family Services Plan to children birth through 2 years of age with developmental delays and/or a medical diagnosis with high prevalence of leading to delays.
• Utilize coaching and adult learning principles to help families learn intervention strategies to utilize throughout the child's daily routine.
• Serve on several multidisciplinary teams each week to evaluate children and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
• Services to children and their families will be provided in the child's home and/or other community location where child spends time.

Bachelor's degree in special education or related educational field.

Experience working with developmentally delayed infants/toddlers.

• Early Intervention and/or Preschool Special Education.

Valid Driver's License may be required depending on assignment.

Ability to obtain Early Intervention Professional certification through DBHDS is preferred.

Virginia Department of Education licensure with endorsement in one of the following 6 categories:

• Early Childhood Special Education (birth-5)
• Early/Primary Education (PreK-3)
• Early/Primary Education (NK-4)
• Elementary Education (PreK-6)
• Special Education – General Curriculum (K-12)
• Special Education – Adapted Curriculum (K-12)

Preferred:

• Educator of the Hearing Impaired
• Educator of the Visually Impaired

Provisional licenses are not accepted.

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires.