Early Development Specialist

State of Oklahoma • Sulphur, LA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Positions in this job family provide early intervention for Oklahoma children ages birth to five-years-old who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Incumbents assist families of the children; and maintain contacts and provide home visits working toward outcomes in accordance with the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Family Language Plan (FLP) under the Family Engagement and Early Language Supports (FEELS) Program at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf. This position provides early intervention for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, ages birth to five and their families across the State of Oklahoma. Maintains contact/home visits working toward outcomes in accordance 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. Plans/implements home visits and other interactions designed to address IFSP outcomes for children and families within their natural routines. Video conferencing may be utilized to provide services per program guidelines. Engage family and child in ongoing assessment and intervention services and documentation in compliance with state and federal laws and mandates. Organize/lead family engagement events and educational opportunities for families and children. Work in partnership with OSD’s Early Childhood Education Centers teachers on goals for children jointly enrolled ECEC and FEELS. Plan/implement training/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. Organize/lead parent/infant/toddler classes at OSD Early Childhood Education Centers or attending IEPs as requested and oversees transition from IDES Part C to Part B. Attend workshops, conferences, presentations, and other training opportunities as required by the program. Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel. Trial period (if applicable) is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in deaf education or related field and 3 (three) years of experience in providing home-based intervention to children who are deaf and/or hear of hearing.
• Current certification in deaf education is required.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Early Intervention/Early Childhood, or Speech Language Pathology or a similar field.
• American Sign Language Skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements home visits and other interactions designed to address IFSP outcomes for children and families within their natural routines.
• Utilize video conferencing to provide services per program guidelines, as needed.
• Engages families and children in ongoing assessment and evaluation to appropriately address the next steps.
• Participates as a member of a team during evaluation/assessment
• Ensures early intervention services and documentation in compliance with state and federal laws and mandates
• Organizes and/or leads family engagement events and educational opportunities for families and children.
• Collaborates within community programs and resources to support families and children.
• Works in partnership with the Oklahoma School for the Deaf’s (OSD) Early Childhood Education Centers teachers on goals for children jointly enrolled in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and Family Engagement and Early Language Supports 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 locations determined by the department.
• Establishes Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and attends Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings as requested, and oversees transition from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C to Part B.
• Attends workshops, conferences, presentations and other training opportunities as required by the program.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level