MDT Special Education Teacher – Early Intervention

Elwyn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elwyn in Philadelphia is seeking a Teacher on the Multi-Disciplinary Team to assess a child’s educational and cognitive development and support eligibility for EI services. You’ll document strengths and weaknesses and help create developmentally appropriate IEPs and early interventions.

The role requires PA certification in ECE or Special Education, a Bachelor's in the relevant field, and experience with preschool assessments.

Qualifications

• One year experience administering preschool standardized assessment tools
• Knowledge of Chapter 14 regulatory requirements for IEP development and progress monitoring
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving with minimal supervision
• CPR certification and strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Obtain signed permission to evaluate from parent/guardian within mandated timelines
• Place reminder calls to parents prior to scheduled evaluations
• Review EI problem-solving documents with families to explain assessment disputes
• Conduct Multi-Disciplinary Evaluations and record reviews to determine preschool eligibility
• Use standardized assessments addressing cognitive, social-emotional, adaptive and motor development
• Observe in school and interview teachers to form a full view of development
• Collaborate to write/edit Evaluation Reports within required timelines
• Ensure ERs are sent to families and update electronic records promptly
• Notify staff of No-Shows and reschedule as needed
• Inform stakeholders via email about eligibility determinations
• For ineligible children, create NOREP and review results with family
• Close out child records per ELS procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/Special Education

PA certification in ECE or Special Education

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

PELICAN

CCP/Sprout

Job description

Elwyn in Philadelphia is seeking a Teacher on the Multi-Disciplinary Team to assess a child’s educational and cognitive development and support eligibility for EI services. You’ll document strengths and weaknesses and help create developmentally appropriate IEPs and early interventions.

The role requires PA certification in ECE or Special Education, a Bachelor's in the relevant field, and experience with preschool assessments.