Special Education Teacher, Infants & Toddlers Program - 12months

BCPS•Baltimore, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides special instruction services to children from birth to 3 years of age and their families. The role involves planning and delivering appropriate learning experiences based on the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), serving as an ITP service coordinator, monitoring child/family outcomes, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The teacher will also conduct developmental assessments, maintain records, and ensure compliance with relevant policies and guidelines.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in early childhood special education or early childhood education.
Experience with early childhood population.
Possession of a Maryland Professional certificate with an endorsement in special education birth - grade 3.
OR Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment.
Thorough knowledge of IDEA Part C guidelines.
Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Demonstration of expertise and experience in early childhood assessment (birth to five) and early childhood education.
Demonstration of strong human relations, communication, and organizational skills.
Demonstration of strong computer/technology skills.
Ability to properly maintain confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a bachelor's degree in education may be considered with additional experience with early childhood population.

Responsibilities

Provides special instruction/evaluation services to children in a variety of natural environment settings including but not exclusive to homes and childcare settings.
Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for children and families based on needs and concerns identified on the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Serves as an ITP service coordinator conducting 6-month and annual reviews, helping the family access program resources and other community resources based on identified needs, and facilitating transition activities.
Monitors and evaluates child/family outcomes based on needs and priorities as defined by the IFSP.
Communicates and interacts with children, parents, staff, and community representatives.
Conducts developmental and educational assessments of children, including entry and exit assessments.
Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices in compliance with COMAR, IDEA, and Baltimore County ITP policies and procedures.
Collaborates with childcare teachers and other members of the child's early intervention team from the school system and from other public and private partners.
Complies with ITP requirements to document child and family progress and completes appropriate documentation for Medical Assistance billing for service coordination and statewide database.
Performs other duties as assigned.