Early Childhood Special Educator (54132)

Purpose

We are in search of a dedicated individual with a proven track record of effectively collaborating with leaders and employees from diverse cultural backgrounds along with a strong commitment to promoting equity diversity and inclusion. Our Educators develop coordinate and implement family support plans as part of Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) for children aged birth to three who demonstrate neurodevelopmental social-emotional and cognitive differences. We work to enhance childrens development and learning environments through a combination of caregiver coaching groups and direct intervention. Educators empower caregivers to support learning through play within their natural environment.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Build a culturally sensitive partnership with each childs caregiving family to support their participation in their childs learning
• Provide caregiver coaching as a service delivery model to empower families with information and strategies to enhance the growth and development of their infant or toddler
• Deliver routines-based culturally relevant services within the childs natural learning environment which includes home or community settings
• Conduct formal and/or informal evaluations of a childs development; prepare written reports and updates as required
• Participate in the development and implementation of each childs Individualized Service Plan as part of a team including participation in IFSP meetings with caregivers Family Resources Coordinator and other providers
• Incorporate evidence-based accommodations modifications and adaptations to enable a child to participate and learn in their natural environments; design and/or assist in developing adaptive equipment; educate primary caregivers in therapeutic strategies using this equipment
• Collaborate as part of a team with the family other service providers and community agencies such as medical professionals school district personnel and family advocates
• Maintain accurate records of contact for each child and family including daily progress notes and timely billing records
• Participate in group programs as assigned; may include supporting development and learning of children within an interdisciplinary Stepping Stones community preschool class or supporting parent education through a BabySteps or Family Co-op class
• When assigned to a classroom communicate with Early Learning Coordinator to support enrollment in class. Oversee and provide training to assistant educators and classroom volunteers with the assistance of the Teaching Assistant Manager. Facilitate team meetings to discuss specific children and classroom functioning.
• Make referrals to appropriate community or Kindering programs support groups and other services; support family in advocating for themselves their family and their child.
• Provide or support outreach care planning coordination anticipatory guidance for complex health needs assistance to access services consultation resource development interagency coordination training program planning quality management and administration to support Medicaid programs as needed

Required Education & Experience

• B.A. degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Special Education; Masters degree preferred
• Washington State Teaching Certificate with an Endorsement in Early Child Special Education (preferred) or Special Education
• Proven ability to work effectively with populations from traditionally marginalized identities of ability race class gender sexual orientation and socioeconomic class
• Preference for additional language proficiency to serve families in their preferred language
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to demonstrate flexibility dependability and punctuality
• Training in neurodevelopmental treatment techniques preferred

Minimum Prerequisites

• Pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and FBI fingerprint check
• Strictly maintain confidentiality of all client information
• Demonstrate skill in word processing and familiarity with MS Outlook Word and Excel
• Possess valid Washington State drivers license and valid automobile insurance
• Have access to a dependable personal vehicle
• Pass drug and tuberculosis tests
• Ability to show proof of current immunizations including COVID-19 and MMR vaccine or titer test*

*Kindering requires those supervising and providing in-person services to children to be vaccinated/ or apply and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption.