Early Childhood Education Specialist- Beaverton Early Childhood Center - 25/26 School Year - LIMITED
About The Position
To provide educational programs and/or consultation to parents and community pre-schools, and to meet the individual needs of children with disabilities and/or special needs, from birth to five years of age. Operate on a highly varied schedule to plan and organize various activities to teach children with special needs, counsel parents, assess progress, and maintain required records. These activities include teaching in self-contained classrooms, home visits, family coaching, parent education, multidisciplinary team meetings, curriculum development, the preparation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and assessment of progress and program effectiveness.
Requirements
- Current Oregon Teaching License in early childhood, elementary, special education, or related field
- Previous experience working with children with special needs
- Valid driver's license
- Working knowledge and experience in development and implementation of Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
- Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with students, parents, school personnel, and mental health personnel.
- Experience and ability to utilize effective strategies in managing students.
Responsibilities
- Assess children for cognitive, personal-social and adaptive development. Work with transdisciplinary team, including the family, in development and implementation of IFSPs. Assess progress.
- Provide an appropriate environment to establish and reinforce developmentally appropriate curriculum to promote learning in all areas of development, e.g. cognitive, social, play, language, gross motor, fine motor, self help, and behavior through baby groups, toddler groups, and inclusive preschool classes.
- Provide consultation, education, and support to parents through home visits, day care visits, and community pre-schools for needs of children with special needs. Provide consultation, education, and support to community preschool and child care providers regarding the needs of children with special needs enrolled in their programs.
- Occasionally provide inservice or training to building staff, parents, or community providers.
- Case management duties include: reviewing a child's eligibility for the program, preparing team reports, development and preparation of IFSP goals and documents, maintenance of required records and working files in compliance with local, state and federal laws or guidelines, including physician's statements, and assessment of student progress. As appropriate, may refer families to community resources and may need to collaborate with a range of community-based providers including medical providers, social services, or other outside agencies or providers with whom the child or family are involved
- Provide direction, training, and oversight to educational assistants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
