Special Needs Liaison

Utah Community Action • Salt Lake City, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Utah Community Action of Salt Lake City, UT is seeking to hire a Special Needs Liaison. This is a full-time, year-round, benefit-eligible position. The Special Needs Liaison is responsible for assisting in the evaluation and assessment of speech/language and developmental screenings. This position will collaborate with local school districts, staff, and parents to determine if further evaluation for special education is needed. They support teaching staff in developing and implementing intervention plans and implementing IFSP and Individualized Education Plan goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field with an emphasis in Early Childhood Development or Special Education
• One year of experience working in an early childhood setting with children who have special needs
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about helping children with special needs grow to their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the evaluation and assessment of speech/language and developmental screenings.
• Collaborating with local school districts, staff, and parents to determine if further evaluation for special education is needed.
• Supporting teaching staff in developing and implementing intervention plans.
• Implementing IFSP and Individualized Education Plan goals.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Healthcare spending account (HSA) with up to a $2,500 match
• 401k plan with 5% match
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Accident insurance
• Life insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's
• Paid time off (PTO) up to 192 hours a year
• An hour of paid time on Fridays for self-care

What This Job Offers

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