Early On Teacher

Saginaw Area Consortium • Saginaw, MI

2d

About The Position

The Early On Teacher provides services to students with IFSPs (meets eligibility for special education programs/services) through the Primary Service Teacher (PSP) model. The Early On Teacher assists with evaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team for children suspected of having a disability. Early On services consist of parent coaching and training through home visits across the county. Early On Teachers act as a liaison between parents, community agencies, and other Teachers within the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Meet the State Special Education requirements to be an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or other certified early childhood special education Teacher.
• Direct experience with the support of children ages birth through 3.
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrate skills to work effectively with staff, school administrators, and outside agencies in the delivery of special education services.
• Demonstrate the ability to work successfully with students, parents, staff, community, and advocacy groups.
• Demonstrate the ability to function in a total organizational context.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Participates with the Multidisciplinary Evaluation of students suspected of having a disability as required by law or as identified in the Evaluation Review process.
• Assist with coordinating referrals and pre-referral consultations.
• Explain parental rights during the referral process.
• Review the Parent Handbook with parents/guardians.
• Secure parental consent to evaluate students suspected of having a disability.
• Gather developmental data and develop a service plan with parental input.
• Assist with the initial and re-evaluation process.
• Facilitate IFSP Team meetings for special education students who receive services within their caseload.
• Utilize resources found in the school and community to meet the needs of special education students.
• Coach parents who need assistance in understanding child growth and child management techniques.
• Assist in conducting in-service training within the Early On team.
• Serve as a liaison to community agencies.
• Attend Primary Service Teacher (PSP) meetings to collaborate with other Early On Teachers to meet student and family needs.
• Travel throughout the county to provide in-home services to children and families.
• Complete necessary and appropriate reports.
• Write goals and instructional objectives for all students receiving service.
• Maintain appropriate and orderly student files.
• Use proper phone etiquette in communication with parents, agencies, and colleagues.
• Maintain professional competency by attending staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and participating in professional organizations.
• Willingness to learn and utilize basic keyboarding and computer skills.
• Willingness to receive additional training to improve job skills.
• Other duties as requested by the Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed