Job Title
Position Title: Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher- Early Intervention Birth to 3
Location: Early Intervention Diagnostic Center
Salary: DFT Salary Schedule ($55,000 - $94,000)
Reports to: ESE Lead Administrator/ Supervisor of Early Intervention
Bargaining Unit: DFT
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Telecommuting Eligibility: School-based. Not eligible for telecommuting.
In accordance with the Agreement between the Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) and the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the following vacancy is announced:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ESE Teacher of Early Intervention (Birth to 3) will manage an Early On caseload. They will follow up on referral requests to determine eligibility for Early On and/or Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE). Duties include conducting monitoring and maintaining compliance by completing timely evaluations, timely completion of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) and related documentation, providing timely services by way of in-home intervention services and coordinate services for eligible infants and toddlers and their families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or an equivalent agency.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA), with an endorsement in Special Education and Early Childhood (ZA or ZS).

• Manage a caseload of Early On and Michigan Mandatory Special Education eligible students.
• Direct coaching with parents to provide meaningful feedback to support whole child development through daily routines.
• Submit thorough and concise written reports in a timely manner in preparation for an IFSP.
• Support families by connecting them to other services in the community based upon need.
• Work to identify children, ages 0-3, who may be eligible for Early On and/or MMSE.
• Provide/coordinate all services listed on the IFSP within 30 calendar days of parental consent in the child’s natural environment (home or community).
• Participate in co-visits with other staff to learn from and/or support staff and family’s needs.
• Complete timely IFSP transition conference and meeting to determine eligibility for Part B services.
• Inform parents of family rights and procedural safeguards.
• Develop and maintain accurate and up to date paperwork (IFSP, Childhood Outcomes Summary, attendance, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.