Inclusive Early Learning Disabilities Specialist

Acquire4Hire; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Leave/Sick Leave

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Child Care Action Council seeks an Education–Disabilities Specialist to lead inclusive practices within the ECEAP program and support staff and families of children with disabilities. You will promote compliance with state and federal requirements, and ensure high-quality, individualized early learning experiences.

The role involves coaching teachers, developing IEP-related processes, and collaborating with a diverse network to advance equity and inclusion in preschool settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Special Education, or related field (or equivalent)
• Minimum of two years of experience working with children with disabilities in an early childhood setting
• Strong knowledge of child development, positive behavior supports, and differentiated instruction strategies
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Culturally competent and committed to equity and inclusion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and in using databases
• Pass DCYF Portable Background Check
• Proof of negative TB test
• Proof of MMR

Responsibilities

• Monitor child screenings and identify children with potential disabilities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a referral process protocol for evaluation for special services.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to refer, support, and attend meetings related to IEPs for children with disabilities.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to teachers in implementing positive interactions and guidance, to all children including those with IEPs and where differentiated instruction strategies are needed.
• Develop with families and teaching staff individual care plans for children with developmental needs.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between teachers, families, and external service providers.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations (IDEA, WACs, ECEAP Performance standards) related to special education in early childhood settings.
• Assist with the development and implementation of professional development opportunities for staff on topics related to disabilities.
• Advocate for inclusive practices within the ECEAP program.
• Monitor child assessments, family conference completion, and mobility mentoring
• Monitor and maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Monitor and support staff in Creative Curriculum implementation, lesson planning and child individualization.
• Collaborate with ECEAP Administrator and inform of progress, trends, needs etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the ECEAP Administrator to support the overall success of the preschool program.

Skills

Child development

Positive behavior supports

Differentiated instruction

Communication

Teamwork

Equity and inclusion

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Special Education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Databases

Job description

Child Care Action Council seeks an Education–Disabilities Specialist to lead inclusive practices within the ECEAP program and support staff and families of children with disabilities. You will promote compliance with state and federal requirements, and ensure high-quality, individualized early learning experiences.

The role involves coaching teachers, developing IEP-related processes, and collaborating with a diverse network to advance equity and inclusion in preschool settings.