Early Childhood Special Educator

Purpose Develop, coordinate, and implement special instruction or family education/training under Part C of IDEA or early childhood preschool education for enrolled children. Enhance children’s development and learning environments through a combination of direct intervention, groups, and parent coaching.

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

Participate in the development and implementation of each child’s program and Individualized Service Plan as part of a team.

Participate in Individual Family Service Plan meetings in cooperation with Family Resource Coordinator working with the family and other providers to determine appropriate goals.

Provide services within the child’s natural environment which includes home based or community based services.

Provide parent and/or provider coaching as a service delivery model. Provide families with information, skills, and support relating to enhancing the skill development of infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities or delays.

Assess each child’s developmental level of functioning; develop daily and monthly teaching plans; implement routines-based curricula at Kindering, home, or community childcare as needed.

Conduct formal evaluations of performance; prepare progress reports; and maintain accurate records of contact for each child.

If/when assigned to a classroom, oversee and provide training to assistant educators and classroom volunteers with the assistance of the lead teaching assistant. Facilitate team meetings to discuss specific children and classroom functioning.

Coordinate enrollment into appropriate community or Kindering programs, support groups, and other services; coordinate case management meetings with community agencies.

Provide or support outreach, intensive informing, 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.

Required Education & ExperienceB.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.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Infant Mental Health Endorsement may also be considered as educational requirement.

Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.

Experience working in early intervention or a willingness to learn.

Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Current CPR and first aid certification or complete upon hiring.

Key Competencies Family-Centered Coaching Builds strong relationships with families and caregivers while providing coaching and support to promote child development within daily routines.

Developmental Assessment & Intervention Assesses developmental needs, develops individualized plans, and implements effective strategies to support child growth and learning.

Collaboration & Service Coordination Works effectively with families, providers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services, maintain documentation, and connect families with resources.

Minimum Prerequisites Pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and FBI fingerprint check

Strictly maintain confidentiality of all client information

Demonstrate skill in word processing and familiarity with MS Outlook, Word and Excel Possess valid Washington State driver’s license and valid automobile insurance

Have access to a dependable personal vehicle

Pass a tuberculosis test Ability to show proof of current immunizations, including COVID-19 and MMR vaccine or titer test
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