Special Educator I, II, or III – Temporary

State of Oklahoma•Purcell, OK

7d•$31

About The Position

The Special Educator I, II, or III – Temporary provides individual and family services to support learning, development, and social-emotional skills in children with developmental delays. The role promotes literacy and understanding of early cognitive concepts and monitors progress toward goals. Services include screening and assessing young children’s health and development, coaching and modeling skills for families, and working with an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services. The position provides health, developmental, and educational services in children’s natural environments, such as their homes or childcare settings. Services may include screenings, evaluations, intervention, and parent education. The role is part-time, up to 19 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and is based in Purcell, Oklahoma. Telework and remote service provision may also be required. This is a temporary position.

Requirements

Level I: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Level I: Valid teaching certificate issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
Level I: Ability to assess and evaluate children’s cognitive, social, emotional, communication, motor, and adaptive abilities to develop educational outcomes that enhance school readiness.
Level II: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Level II: Valid teaching certificate issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
Level II: One year of post-baccalaureate teaching experience.
Level II: Ability to assess and evaluate children’s cognitive, social, emotional, communication, motor, and adaptive abilities to develop educational outcomes that enhance school readiness.
Level III: Master’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field and a valid Oklahoma State Department of Education teaching certificate, plus two years of teaching experience; or a bachelor’s degree in one of those fields and a valid teaching certificate, plus three years of teaching experience.
Knowledge of early childhood development theories and concepts.
Ability to vary communication style to fit the situation, influence outcomes in support of client development goals, and analyze and identify solutions to childhood learning and development issues.
Level III: Knowledge of early childhood and early childhood special education principles, evidence-based teaching techniques, materials and curricula, and typical and atypical development from birth through age three.
Level III: Ability to assess children’s cognitive, social, emotional, communication, motor, and adaptive abilities; establish effective working relationships; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Applicants must provide documentation of required education, certification, or licensure when applying.
Applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Must be willing to perform job-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Special education certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide early intervention services in the child and family’s natural environment, such as a home, childcare setting, or park.
Participate in family interviews.
Conduct intakes, client interviews, and assessments, and make recommendations for services.
Participate on an interdisciplinary team in completing assessments and developing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
Monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Determine eligibility and evaluate client needs.
Administer onsite assessments and evaluations to coordinate direct special education early intervention services.
Provide learning interventions in the natural environment.
Determine appropriate services and interventions for children and families.
Assist with steps needed to provide smooth transition services from the early intervention program.
Maintain confidential service records, including progress notes and evaluation reports, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
At Level III, work with contracted providers, assign clients, assist with early intervention program development, schedule evaluations, and provide general supervision to ensure timely and available services.
At Level III, participate in multidisciplinary or transdisciplinary case staffing and develop IFSPs for Early Intervention/Special Education under IDEA.
At Level III, supervise subordinate staff.
At Level III, provide services in the child’s natural environment or another environment determined appropriate by the child’s early intervention team.
Be present in the office as an essential function of the job.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support the agency’s mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and ethical code.
Work effectively in a team environment and assist peers.