Early Childhood Special Educator I

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

The City of Norfolk is seeking an Early Childhood Special Educator for the Infant & Toddler Connection division. You will provide Developmental Services to children birth through 2 years with delays and coach families to use intervention strategies in daily routines.

Must hold a Bachelor's degree and Virginia Department of Education teaching license in listed areas; one year of relevant experience; EI certification within one month; CPR/First Aid within six months; a one-time $5,000 signing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Virginia Department of Education teaching license in: Early Childhood Special Education (birth–5), Early/Primary Education (PreK-3), Early/Primary Education (NK-4), Elementary Education (PreK-6), Educator of the Hearing Impaired, Educator of the Visually Impaired, Adapted Curriculum (K-12), General Curriculum (K-12).
• One year experience with developmentally delayed infants/toddlers.
• EI certification from DBHDS required within first month of employment.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within first six months of employment.
• Provisional licenses are not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide Developmental Services to children birth through 2 years with delays or a medical diagnosis.
• Utilize coaching and adult learning to help families learn intervention strategies.
• Serve on multidisciplinary teams weekly to evaluate children and develop a treatment plan.
• Deliver services in the child’s home and community locations.

Skills

Coaching families in intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Community-based service delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree + teaching license (various areas)

Job description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) provides treatment, support, and education to the community with a focus on mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and housing and homelessness. Norfolk CSB provides services to persons in acute crisis as well as integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented programming for persons needing assistance and support stabilizing in the community.

Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. The NCSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment and dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we provide hope and recovery opportunities for the people we serve.

The NCSB is currently seeking an Early Childhood Special Educator for the Infant & Toddler Connection division. The Early Childhood Special Educator provides Developmental Services for children and their families who are receiving early intervention services through the Infant & Toddler Connection of Norfolk. This position will support a caseload of individuals with developmental delays, atypical development and/or a medical condition with high probability of resulting in a developmental delay and their families to help the child reach their fullest potential. Services are delivered in the child's natural environment (home, childcare, community) utilizing a coaching interaction style and in accordance with the frequency listed on the Individualized Family Service Plan. This position also serves on multiple assessment teams each week.

Department Hiring Salary Range: $62,732 - $71,987

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Provide Developmental Services in accordance with the Individualized Family Services Plan to children birth through 2 years of age with developmental delays and/or a medical diagnosis with high prevalence of leading to delays.
• Utilize coaching and adult learning principles to help families learn intervention strategies to utilize throughout the child's daily routine.
• Serve on several multidisciplinary teams each week to evaluate children and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
• Services to children and their families will be provided in the child's home and/or other community location where child spends time.

Bachelor's degree and Virginia Department of Education teaching license in:

• Early Childhood Special Education (birth – 5)
• Early/Primary Education (PreK-3)
• Early/Primary Education (NK-4)
• Elementary Education (PreK-6)
• Educator of the Hearing Impaired
• Educator of the Visually Impaired
• Adapted Curriculum (K-12)
• General Curriculum (K-12)
• Or additional licensure areas as allowable by the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia.

One year experience working with developmentally delayed infants/toddlers.

*Provisional licenses are not accepted*

• Valid Driver's License
• Early Intervention (EI) Professional certification from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) required within first month of employment.
• CPR and 1st Aid certification required within first six months of employment.
• Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM