JOB DESCRIPTION

Licensed
JOB TITLE: Student Services - Teacher - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS – QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Preferred: One year experience working with special needs children birth to 5 years of age and their families.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND/OR ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Understanding of typical and atypical child development from birth through five years of age.
• Knowledge of etiology and characteristics of common developmental disabilities and the impact on child’s abilities.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations, which apply to the eligibility and provision of EI/ECSE services.
• Ability to use good communication skills and productive problem-solving strategies as a collaborative team member.
• Ability to work in partnership with families, mutually exploring options, soliciting input about what they want for their child, and respecting choices.
• Ability to lift students according to acceptable risk factors guidelines (up to 40 pounds maximum without additional support). Exact lifting requirements will vary based upon student weight, tone and transfer positions/space.
• Transportation available for on-the-job use.
  Working Conditions: Work is performed in a wide variety of locations, including home, community, school and office environments. May work with student or family. Involves lifting students up to 60 pounds, sitting, and walking. Requires the use of computers, office equipment and driving personal vehicle. Includes occasional attendance at evening and weekend meetings.
  Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree.
  Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Current Oregon Teaching License in Early Childhood Special Education; Severe Handicapped Learner or Handicapped Learner; Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement; Special Education Generalist PreK-12 Endorsement; or Early Childhood Specialist Authorization through the Department of Education within one year. Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance.
  Multi-Cultural preferred. Bi-Lingual preferred.
  ESOL endorsement preferred.

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