Early Childhood Education Specialist- Tualatin Early Childhood Center - 23/24 School Year
Company: Northwest Regional Education Service District
Location: Hillsboro
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Job Description:
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 . 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: Tualatin Early Childhood Center
Compensation: Per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule
Bargaining Unit: NWEA
FTE: 1.0 - 190 days per year
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.
NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant
contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right
to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the
essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that
every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever
necessary to ensure the success of the ESD's goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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. Northwest
Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist,
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We
are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of
recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race,
disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation,
national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status,
or any other category protected under the law.
Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to
providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures
for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance
or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at
hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may
contact the district for assistance through the Oregon
telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
FISCAL POSITION CONTROL CODE(S): 1996
JOB POST ID: 2851
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