Early Interventionist - Early Childhood Special Education/Early Childhood Unified

Educate Kansas - Girard, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Girard, OH

251-500 employees

About the position

The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for an Early Interventionist - Early Childhood Special Education/Unified at REACH Infant Toddler Services in Winfield. The Early Interventionist will serve on a transdisciplinary team for families enrolled in the Infant Toddler Program. Early Interventionists will provide comprehensive and integrated support as outlined in the Part C Program Manual for Infants and Toddlers in Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Screen and/or evaluate the developmental skills of children referred to the Infant Toddler program.
• Provide direct services and consultation services to families in the program.
• Collaborate with other team members in gathering and sharing evaluation information and in planning for the service needs of families enrolled in the program.
• Develop and implement an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for each child in the program.
• Assist families with family-related needs such as making appointments, educational opportunities, finding appropriate housing, assisting with employment opportunities, and occasionally accompanying families to medical services.
• Assist in recruiting families to the program through collaboration with community partners.
• Provide services following the Mission and Key Principles outlined by Kansas Infant Toddler Services.
• Demonstrate knowledge and implementation of current research-based practices in the field of early intervention.
• Maintain timely documentation.
• Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the SEKESC.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.
• Ability to work alone and in groups to provide services.
• Maintain professional relationships with families.
• Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to effectively and regularly communicate with other employees of the SEKESC and constituents.
• Complete all assignments in a timely manner including communication with other staff and families.
• Follow all safety requirements as directed by the SEKESC.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

Requirements

• Minimum of Kansas licensure or certification in Early Childhood Special Education / Early Childhood Unified.
• Valid Kansas drivers license.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a special education setting and working with infants and toddlers.

Benefits

• Access to exceptional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week.
• Participation in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs.
• Participation in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and excellent 403b plan options.
• Greenbush contributes to each employee's retirement plan by matching up to $100 a month for any employee that contributes to one of the 403b plans.
• Access to personal services available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Student Loan Planning from Certified Financial Planners and Student Loan Professionals for employees and their immediate family members.
• Vacation days, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays subject to the length of their contract.