Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) is seeking multiple Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-to-3) Teacher to serve Birth-to-3 children and their families in Southeast Minnesota.
Essential Responsibilities Include (but Not Limited To)
Provide parent coaching to caregivers as specified within each child’s Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP),
Act as service coordinator and works cooperatively with special education personnel, families and other service providers.
Coordinate related services (occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech/language) as necessary to identified children on IFSP’s and families.
Develop Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP’s).
Screen, assess, and/or evaluate infants and toddlers referred for potential Early Childhood Special Education services.
Assists, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, in making special education placement decisions and developing outcomes and instructional objectives.
Prepare and maintain an efficient schedule for delivery of all responsibilities in early intervention.
Assure compliance with special education procedural requirements and due process timelines.
Perform all other duties and responsibilities in certification areas as directed by the supervisor.
Competencies
Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
Must communicate effectively with students, families, educators, and administrators regarding student programs and progress.
Must possess ability to problem-solve.
Must possess ability to lead teams and coordinate with others.
Travel Requirements:
Travel will occur between birth-3 family homes and/or daycare centers.
Qualifications:
Minnesota licensure as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Must have a valid driver’s license
Experience as a B-3 and/or ECSE 3-5 Teacher preferred
Experience in coordinating early childhood services for children with disabilities and their families preferred
Experience with public health and social service organizations preferred
Experience working in a school or education setting is preferred but not required
Experience completing Part C Special Education Evaluations preferred
Working Conditions:
Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Application Deadline
until position is filled
Salary/Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package. Based on years of experience and credentials.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 12 School Districts and three Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has a Setting IV Behavior Program, Students Achieving Integrated Services (SAIL) that provides programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. Along with the SAIL programs, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a program named for Specialized Programming, Education, Comprehensive Therapy and other Resources for their Unique Minds (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Hokah. HVED is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great and growing organization!
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Entry level
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