Teacher – Jackson County EI​/ECSE

Position: Teacher – Jackson County Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education (Douglas ESD)

Location: Medford, OR

Position Type: Licensed

Closing Date: 10/27/2025

Employment: Full-time, 190 days per year, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, starting immediately

Final date to receive applications: 10/27/2025 at 3 p.m. To apply, click the "Apply" button in Applicant Tracking.

Salary Range: $49, per year (depending on relevant verifiable experience). Base ranges:
Bachelor's $49,631–83,440;
Master's $50,868–85,528.

Job Summary: Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate instructional programs for children ages birth to 5 years. Work closely with families, other agencies, participate in eligibility evaluations, provide service coordination for Individual Family Service Plans, and function as a member of a collaborative service team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide educational consultation to EI/ECSE staff and mainstream staff in areas such as special education information, behavior management, instructional strategies/materials, child progress evaluation, and general problem-solving.
• Direct EI/ECSE and mainstream staff on legal requirements related to assessment and IFSP management.
• Assist parents and support staff to implement instructional programs prescribed by therapists (physical, occupational, speech/language).
• Follow EI/ECSE intake and referral processes and conduct necessary assessments.
• Consult on child behavior and teach management techniques to parents.
• Complete required reports, IFSPs, and other forms promptly and appropriately.
• Act as liaison between the EI/ECSE program and Head Start, community preschools, community daycare centers, and local school districts.
• Order, use, and maintain program materials and equipment.
• Collect and record data on children’s progress toward instructional goals; maintain computer-assisted database systems for individual children.
• Design, coordinate, and supervise activities of instructional assistants and volunteers.
• Assist EI/ECSE staff with all aspects of child program transition within the program and transition of children to public school programs.
• Participate in child eligibility determination decisions.
• Determine appropriate natural environments/placements.
• Serve as IFSP coordinator and/or educational consultant for selected children enrolled in community preschool and daycare settings.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, advisory groups, etc., as directed.
• Facilitate staffing and placement of children determined eligible for the EI/ECSE program.
• Work a flexible schedule and travel to and from school locations in the Douglas ESD service area; may be required to travel on overnight assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, special education, or a related field.
• Ability to possess or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment an Oregon TSPC license with EI/ECSE or related field endorsement.

Additional Information: Douglas ESD has been awarded the Douglas County Working Parents Award for 2025.

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Douglas ESD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity and valuing the cultural, educational, and life experience of each student and employee, as well as equitable outcomes for all students. The policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.