CS Early Intervention Specialist - Early Childhood Special Educator

Prince William County; Virginia; On-site; USD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement

401a and 457 retirement plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Medical and Dental Health Plans

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

The Infant and Toddler Connection (ITC) of Greater Prince William is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Special Educator to support eligible infants and toddlers in their natural environment through coaching with families. You will conduct assessments, participate in IFSP planning, and collaborate with a diverse care team to help children reach developmental goals.

Experience with early intervention, Part C practices, and a Virginia ECSE endorsement are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education.
• Virginia teaching license with ECSE endorsement.
• Eligibility for Part C EI Certification.
• 1–2 years experience with infants/toddlers (0–3) with delays or disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly eligibility determinations and IFSP development.
• Assess clients using HELP or other approved developmental assessment tools.
• Provide services in child’s natural environment using a coaching-style interaction.
• Follow Part C practices and the Primary Service Provider model.
• Know community and professional resources to support families.
• Document in the Electronic Health Record in a timely and organized manner.
• Complete Fidelity Assessments as required by Virginia or ITC.
• Attend and participate in staff trainings and supervision.
• Contribute to Quality Assurance efforts.

Skills

Coaching style

Family engagement

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Virginia teaching license with ECSE endorsement

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Introduction

The Infant and Toddler Connection (ITC) of Greater Prince William is looking for a full‑time Early Childhood Special Educator to join our team of early intervention professionals providing specialized services to eligible infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. Our EI Specialists provide direct services to children and families to help them achieve their outcomes, providing services in their natural environment, during their daily activities and routines while using the coaching style of interaction to build the family’s capacity to support their infants’ and toddlers’ development; provide education to staff and families to empower them to help their infants’ and toddlers’ progress with developmental skills. Collaborate with a diverse team of EI Specialists to provide excellent services to the infants and toddlers in our community. Perform related work as required. Come grow with us and our infants and toddlers. Contribute to a strong interdisciplinary clinical team. Share your knowledge with staff and families to reach our program goal of helping infants and toddlers develop to their fullest potential. Prince William County Community Services is located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia.

This position qualifies for a $5,000 hiring bonus. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments. The first installment of $2,500 will be paid after you have completed 90 days of employment. The final $2,500 installment will be disbursed upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Successful professionals in this role:

• Participate in weekly eligibility determination, assessment for service planning and IFSP development. Provide ongoing and formal assessment of clients using a standardized tool (Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP) or other approved developmental assessment tool).
• Must have strong knowledge of typical and atypical development for infants and toddlers 0-3 years of age.
• Work directly with families as part of their IFSP team to provide services specific to your discipline (ECSE) in the child’s natural environment, using a coaching-style interaction.
• Follow Part C practices outlined in the Practice Manual, including the Primary Service Provider model.
• Know community and professional resources to support families.
• Document in a timely and organized manner in our Electronic Health Record.
• Complete Fidelity Assessments as required by Virginia or ITC of Greater Prince William County.
• Attend and participate in staff trainings and supervision.
• Participate and contribute to Quality Assurance efforts.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education
• 1-2 years' experience working with infants/toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities
• Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education.
• Must have or be eligible for Part C Certification as an EI Professional.

Preferences

• Previous Part C experience preferred/not required.
• Spanish speaking preferred/not required.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a DMV record check
• Must pass TB test
• Must pass and maintain first aid and CPR certification
• Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint-based National Criminal History Record Check
• Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglect maintained by the Department of Social Services

Prince William County Community Services maintains a drug-free workplace.

Work Schedule

37.5-hour work week; Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm.

Hiring Salary Range

$82,777.50-$111,033.00 Annually

We Also Offer Great Benefits, Including

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

NOTE:

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the department's business needs. To view the class description in its entirety, click here.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees