Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Description Do you love working with children and their families and like having control over your own schedule? Are you interested in a rewarding career helping others and working for a company that makes a difference in your community? If so, we have the job for you! The Early Intervention Program (a program of VARC Inc.) is accepting applications for an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher. The ECSE Teacher will be a member of a transdisciplinary Early Intervention team supporting infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families. Be a part of a team that provides family-centered support and builds the capacity of parents to promote their child's development. Responsibilities Evaluate children referred to the Early Intervention Program using standardized evaluation procedures to determine program eligibility. Share expertise with families and Early Intervention team on needs related to cognition, social/emotional development, behavior, play skills and overall child development. Provides coaching for family members, other caregivers, and colleagues to promote the child's development and encourage the child's participation in home and community activities and settings. Provide ongoing service coordination after a child has been enrolled and ensure timeline requirements are met. Collaborate with community agencies and professionals in order to provide timely and seamless services to children and their families. Work performed is generally within the medium range as defined by the United States Department of Labor. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Special Education - required DPI licensure (809 or equivalent) - required Knowledge of Early Intervention/Birth to 3 programming - preferred Previous experience as a ECSE Teacher - preferred About The Early Intervention (Birth to 3) Program The Early Intervention Program provides comprehensive services and support to families and children under the age of three who are experiencing delays in their development or have special needs. The focus in on supporting parents and caregivers and giving them the tools they need to help their children develop and learn. Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance