Special Educator

ChildStrive; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Mileage reimbursement

Matching 403(b) contributions

Healthcare package

Paid Time Off

Professional development

Job summary

ChildStrive in Washington is seeking an Early Childhood Special Educator for the ESIT program. You will deliver early support services to families with young children in Snohomish and North King counties, often in homes or community settings.

The role emphasizes a primary service provider approach, coaching families to strengthen routines and participation alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Special Education degree from an accredited college/university.
• Washington State Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood Special Education endorsement.
• Experience in early childhood special education is preferred.
• Committed to family-centered, inclusive, interdisciplinary, and strengths-based ESIT best practices in natural environments.
• Willingness to support teaming and work with families who have children with developmental needs.
• Provide services in homes, daycares, and community settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Capacity to learn how to use ChildStrive's Electronic Health Records (AMD).
• Current First-Aid and CPR certification and Blood Borne Pathogen training required.
• Pass Background check.
• Possess a valid WA State Driver's License with automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide ESIT services to families with a child under age 3 with a diagnosed condition or developmental delay.
• Collaborate with caregivers and a trans-disciplinary team to support child participation in daily routines.
• Evaluate needs considering family strengths and culture in areas like social-emotional, play, communication, and self-help.
• Coach families to build caregiver capacity and participate in daily community activities.
• Deliver services in natural environments such as home, daycare, parks, or community settings.

Skills

Special Education

Communication

Collaboration

Coaching

Family-centered care

Problem-solving

Education

Washington State Teaching Certificate - ECE endorsement

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work with ChildStrive to improve the lives of children and families

ChildStrive began as a dream shared by a small group of parents who wanted a better future for their children with special needs. Every day, ChildStrive team members continue to grow that dream through dynamic, research-based programs that improve the lives of children and families in our community.

At ChildStrive, we believe that hiring staff that reflect our multi-ethnic and multi-racial clients increases resiliency, equity, and capacity in our community. We are committed to creating a welcoming workplace for all individuals and to offer opportunities for mentorship. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups, veterans, multi-lingual individuals to apply for our open positions.

We invite highly skilled, dedicated professionals to join our team of therapists, educators, nurses, and counselors. We have an opportunity for an Early Childhood Special Educator in our Early Supports for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program.

Position Summary

Early Childhood Special Educator

Program: ESIT

Location: North King & Snohomish County

Schedule: 1.0 FTE

Salary Range: $32/hr - 38/hr

We are seeking an Early Childhood Special Educator for our IFSP team of trans-disciplinary professionals, responsible for providing early support (ESIT) services to families with a child under the age of 3, with an identified diagnosis or a delay in their development, in alignment with clinical and ESIT practice standards. A Primary Service Provider approach is used to provide support within teams and families. In partnership with a child's caregiver, the Early Childhood Special Educator will evaluate children's needs considering a child's and family strengths and culture, in the areas of social-emotional, play, problem-solving, self-help skills, communication as well as sensory needs as they impact the child's participation in daily or community routines. As a primary service provider of the ESIT team, the Early Childhood Special Educator is responsible for providing direct support and joint supports to their team and families with young children who have delays in the areas of play, basic communication, cognitive and social-emotional as well as other areas of general development. A strong emphasis is on collaborative partnership with their team as well as building caregiver capacity using coaching practices to understand their child's unique strengths and support their child to successfully participate in daily routines and community opportunities. Services are typically provided in a child and family's natural environment, such as home, daycares, parks, or other community settings in Snohomish County and north King County.

We are looking for team members who will embody ChildStrive's mission, uphold our core practices/principles which include trauma-informed care, restorative practice, multi-generation, reflective practice, coaching and the use of evidence-based brain science. Someone who values relationships as the foundation of our work, takes risks, upholds multi-dimensional expectations, yet adapts quickly. Someone who strives to create an environment that values learning, growing, is compassionate and courageous but holds themselves and other program members accountable in a manner that is strength-based and encompasses humanity.

Required Qualifications

• Special Education degree from an accredited college/university.
• Washington State Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood Special Education endorsement.
• Experience in early childhood special education is preferred.
• Committed to family-centered, inclusive, interdisciplinary, and strengths-based ESIT best practices in natural environments.
• Possess professional comfort or a willingness to support teaming and work with families who have children who are impacted by developmental needs in family routines.
• Interest in building capacity in coaching practices and engaging within a primary service provider approach.
• Provide services in homes, daycares, and community settings.
• Ability to engage and problem solve with team members.
• Work collaboratively with parents and community partners.
• Provides quality work; demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality work; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and use flexible thinking.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Capacity to learn how to use ChildStrive's Electronic Health Records (AMD).
• Current First-Aid and CPR certification and Blood Borne Pathogen training required.
• Pass Background check.
• Possess a valid WA State Driver's License with automobile insurance.
• Committed to working within a diverse cultural setting and providing culturally dynamic, equitable, and supportive services.

Benefits

In addition to our supportive workplace environment, you'll enjoy excellent benefits that may include:

• Competitive wages.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Matching 403(b) contributions.
• Healthcare package.
• Paid Time Off.
• Professional development.
• Continu