Teacher (Ages 3-5) – Jackson County Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education – Douglas ESD

Teacher (Ages 3-5) – Jackson County Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education – Douglas ESD

Douglas ESD is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Teacher (Ages 3-5) for our Jackson Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education program. This position is located in Medford and works 190 days per year, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day to begin immediately.  Summers off!

Application Deadline: 10/08/2024 at 5:00 pm

Starting Salary: $48,185 – $83,037 per year (depending on relevant verifiable experience)
                                     Bachelor’s degree scale range: $48,185 – $81,010
                                    Master’s degree scale range: $49,386 – $83,037

TO APPLY: Begin the application process by clicking the “Apply” button in the upper right of this announcement in Applicant tracking. (If you are not viewing this via Applicant Tracking (Applitrack), click   **HERE**

JOB SUMMARY: 
To develop, plan, implement, and evaluate instructional programs for children.  Also includes working closely with families, other agencies serving these children, participating in eligibility evaluations, providing service coordination for Individual Family Service Plans and functioning as a member of a collaborative service team.

DUTIES:  This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job. Full job description is attached in Applicant Tracking. 

• Provide educational consultation to EI/ECSE staff and mainstream staff in the areas of special education information, behavior management, instructional strategies/materials, child progress evaluation, and general problem-solving.
• Provides direction to EI/ECSE and mainstream staff in the areas of legal requirements related to assessment and IFSP management.
• Assist parents, and support staff as necessary, to implement instructional programs prescribed by physical therapist, occupational therapist and/or speech and language pathologist.
• May be responsible for following EI/ECSE intake and referral processes and conduct necessary assessments.
• Provide consultation regarding the child’s behavior and teach management techniques to parents.
• Completes required reports, IFSPs, and other forms promptly and in an acceptable manner.
• Acts as a liaison between the EI/ECSE program and Headstart, community preschools, community daycare centers, and local school districts.
• Orders appropriate program materials and equipment, uses and maintains them.
• Collect and record data on children’s progress toward instructional goals.  Maintains computer assisted database management systems for individual children.
• Design, coordinate and supervise activities of instructional assistant(s) and volunteer(s).
• Assists EI/ECSE program staff with all aspects of child program transition within the EI/ECSE program and transition of children to public school programs.
• Participate in child eligibility determination decisions and
• Determine appropriate natural environments/placements.
• Acts as IFSP coordinator and/or educational consultant for selected children enrolled in community preschool and daycare settings.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees, advisory groups, etc., as needed, as directed.
• Facilitates staffing and placement of children determined eligible for EI/ECSE program.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to and from school locations in the Douglas ESD service area and may be required to travel on overnight assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, special education or a related field.
• Ability to possess or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment an Oregon TSPC license with EI/ECSE or related field endorsement.