EI.ECSE Specialist

MARION CENTER; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 53,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick leave

Job summary

Willamette Education Service District in Salem, OR is seeking a full-time EI.ECSE Specialist to join the Early Learning Department. The role requires a Master’s Degree (or progress toward one) in Special Education or EI/ECSE, and experience with preschool-age children and assessments.

The position is based at the Marion Center, follows a 190-day calendar, and offers benefits including health, dental and vision coverage, plus paid holidays and personal days; salary is on the licensed schedule

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, or significant progress toward a Master’s degree, in Special Education or EI/ECS/ECS? (as per posting)
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education
• Experience at preschool level for children with disabilities, birth to five years of age
• Evaluation/assessment experience for children, birth to five years of age

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education or EI/ECSE

Bachelor’s degree + experience to obtain authorization

Job description

EI.ECSE Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5912655

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

VACANCY NOTICE

EI.ECSE Specialist

Opens: September 2, 2026

Closes:Open until filled

General Information

Willamette Education Service District is accepting applications for a full-time (40 hours per week)EI.ECSE Specialist position.

This position requires aMaster’s Degree, or significant progress toward a Master's degree, from a four-year college or university, in Special Education or Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education or a combination of a bachelor’s degree and experience that would allow the individual to obtain authorization under the Oregon Department of Education EI.ECSE specialist authorization. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education. Experience at preschool level for children with disabilities, birth to five years of age. Evaluation/assessment experience for children, birth to five years of age.

Successful candidate will work as a member of the Early Learning Department a nd will follow a 190-day calendar. This position will be based at the Willamette ESD Marion Center in Salem, OR and will begin August 21, 2026.

Duties, Responsibilities & Qualifications

Please review thejob description for specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position.

Salary and Benefits

• This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) licensed position represented by Willamette Valley Education Association.
• Placement on the Willamette ESD licensed salary schedule, $52,645-98,397*, will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, experience, and prorated according to start date. Salary and benefits shown are based upon full-time employment (1.0 FTE) for the entire school year contract period.
• Willamette ESD supports payment for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for eligibleemployees. Employer-paid PERS, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are also provided to eligibleemployees. To view a summary of benefits, please clickhere .

Willamette Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace community of equity, diversity and inclusion that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to creating conditions that provide respect, support and opportunity for all to thrive. The WESD values representation and recognizes that excellent candidates come from many different backgrounds. For more information about WESD’s non-discrimination policy, including contact information of staff designated to respond to questions of discrimination and the WESD’s discrimination complaint process and procedures, please visithttps://www.wesd.org/about/wesd-board-policies/non-discrimination-policy .

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Director at 503-385-4752 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the ESD for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 or 711.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,645 to $98,397 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Angie Carroll , Program Coordinator - Early Learning
• Email: [e-mail]