Special Educator II or III

State of Oklahoma • Guymon, MO

2d • $54,000 - $64,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Educator is responsible for assigned responsibilities involving providing individual and family services to enhance the learning, development, and social-emotional skills of children with developmental delays as well as promote literacy and understanding of early cognitive concepts while monitoring progress toward goals. Level II: This is the career level where incumbents perform all essential functions at the full performance level practicing at a high degree of flexibility and independently develop and implement programs to meet the child’s and family’s educational needs and goals. Level III: This is the specialist level where the incumbents are assigned advanced level responsibilities involving mentorship, team leadership and/or designated as a lead worker in Special Education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited college or university and possession of a valid teaching certificate in Special Education issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education plus one year of post-baccalaureate special education teaching experience.
• Ability to assess/evaluate children’s cognitive, social, emotional, communication, motor and adaptive abilities to develop educational outcomes to enhance school readiness.
• Master’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND completion of a bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND possession of a valid teaching certificate in Special Education issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education PLUS two years of post-baccalaureate special education teaching experience.
• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of early childhood development theories and concepts.
• Ability to vary communication style to fit the situation; to understand, persuade and influence outcomes to ensure clients can achieve development goals; and to analyze and identify solutions to a variety of childhood learning and development issues.
• Knowledge of developing and teaching the principles of early childhood and early childhood special education by using techniques, materials and curricula through evidence-based special education services; and of the typical and atypical development of children age birth through three.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Determines eligibility and evaluates client needs.
• Administers onsite assessments and evaluations to coordinate direct special education early intervention services to improve learning skills.
• Provides learning interventions in the natural environment.
• Determines appropriate services and interventions for the child/family.
• Works with contracted providers; assigns clients, assists with early intervention program development, schedules evaluations and provides general supervision to ensure services are timely and available.
• Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary team by staffing individual cases and in developing the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) pertaining to Early Intervention/Special Education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Provides service to children and families in the child’s natural environment or the environment determined most appropriate by the child’s early intervention team.
• Assists in initiating and implementing the steps necessary for smooth transition services from the early intervention program.
• Supervises the work of subordinate staff
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

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