Early Childhood Education Specialist- Columbia County Service Center - 2 positions available
 Northwest Regional Education Service District | |
 United States, Oregon, Hillsboro | |
 Nov 08, 2024 | |
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Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve. In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below. Position Title: Early Childhood Education Specialist Department: Early Learning Location: Columbia Coutny Service Center Compensation: Per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule Bargaining Unit: NWEA FTE: 1.0 - 192 days per year ** TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE ** NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: To provide educational programs and/or consultation to parents and community pre-schools, and to meet the individual needs of children with disabilities and/or special needs, from birth to five years of age. Operate on a highly varied schedule to plan and organize various activities to teach children with special needs, counsel parents, assess progress, and maintain required records. These activities include teaching in self-contained classrooms, home visits, family coaching, parent education, multidisciplinary team meetings, curriculum development, the preparation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and assessment of progress and program effectiveness. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Current Oregon Teaching License in early childhood, elementary, special education, or related field 2. Previous experience working with children with special needs 3. Valid driver's license KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: 1. Working knowledge and experience in development and implementation of Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). 2. Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with students, parents, school personnel, and mental health personnel. 3. Experience and ability to utilize effective strategies in managing students. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other Duties may be assigned. A. Assess children for cognitive, personal-social and adaptive development. Work with transdisciplinary team, including the family, in development and implementation of IFSPs. Assess progress. B. Provide an appropriate environment to establish and reinforce developmentally appropriate curriculum to promote learning in all areas of development, e.g. cognitive, social, play, language, gross motor, fine motor, self help, and behavior through baby groups, toddler groups, and inclusive preschool classes. C. Provide consultation, education, and support to parents through home visits, day care visits, and community pre-schools for needs of children with special needs. Provide consultation, education, and support to community preschool and child care providers regarding the needs of children with special needs enrolled in their programs. D. Occasionally provide inservice or training to building staff, parents, or community providers. E. Case management duties include: reviewing a child's eligibility for the program, preparing team reports, development and preparation of IFSP goals and documents, maintenance of required records and working files in compliance with local, state and federal laws or guidelines, including physician's statements, and assessment of student progress. As appropriate, may refer families to community resources and may need to collaborate with a range of community-based providers including medical providers, social services, or other outside agencies or providers with whom the child or family are involved F. Provide direction, training, and oversight to educational assistants. Note: The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. JOB POST ID: 3132 | |