DISABILITY SPECIALIST

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health New Orleans seeks a qualified professional to support inclusive early childhood programs. Under supervision, you will assist in implementing IFSPs and IEPs, ensuring compliance with federal and state disability regulations, and coordinating assessments for children with disabilities.

Collaboration with mental health professionals and agencies will be essential. Required education is a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with five years teaching experience in early childhood special

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education or related field.
• Five years of teaching in Early Childhood Special Education, Early Intervention, or closely related position.
• Master's degree with 2 years experience can substitute for 5 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance related to the implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans and Individualized Education Plans in inclusive settings.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state statutes and rules pertaining to Disability within the context of early childhood programs.
• Coordinate and obtain professional diagnoses and assessments for children with disabilities; collaborate with professionals to implement IFSPs; interface with mental health professionals/consultants and community mental health agencies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education / Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education or related field

Job description

Under supervision by the Program Manager of the Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Program of the Human Development Center, the incumbent in this position will assist in providing technical assistance related to the implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans and Individualized Education Plans in inclusive settings.

The person in this position also will be responsible for compliance with federal and state statutes and rules pertaining to Disability within the context of early childhood programs, including but not limited to: Louisiana Act 3, Childcare Licensing regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and other special education provisions. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and obtaining professional diagnoses and assessments for children with disabilities, collaborating with professionals to implement Individual Family Service Plans, interfacing with mental health professionals/consultants and collaborating with community mental health agencies to ensure child and family mental health needs are addressed

Additional Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

Required Education Bachelor's

If Other Required Education, please specify

Discipline(s) Early childhood education , early intervention, early childhood special education or related field.

Certifications/Licenses Required

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job Five

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Teaching in early childhood special education or early intervention or closely related position

Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience

Master's with 2 years experience can substitute for 5 years experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

Preferred Education Master's

If Other Preferred Education, please specify

Discipline(s) Early Intervention or Early Childhood Special Education or related field

Certifications/Licenses Preferred

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job Experience working in Early Head Start or Head StartWorking within an interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary model of service deliveryExperience using coaching-based interventions.

Posting Number

Posting Number U01088P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date to Begin

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Which of the following will best describe your earned degree and experience by start date?
  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education or related field AND five (5) years of teaching in Early Childhood Special Education, Early intervention or closely related position
  • At least a Master's Degree in Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special education, Early Intervention or closely related position.
  • None of the above