Special Educator

Job Summary

The Special Education Teacher will coordinate and provide developmentally appropriate educational services utilizing a written Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). All strategies and goals are already documented in the plan.

• Directs, monitors, and teaches using parent/caregiver‑friendly strategies to work with children 0–3 years old with developmental disabilities.

• Conduct re‑assessments, observations, and documentation to determine where each child may need additional or modified services to meet developmental milestones.
• Assess developmental areas including cognitive, self‑help, communication, fine motor, gross motor, and social‑emotional skills.
• Identify child and family needs and develop strategies to achieve outcomes and goals.
• Collaborate with a team of specialists (speech, occupational, physical therapy, social work, etc.) to develop integrated plans and activities.
• Develop and teach individualized lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities in accordance with each IFSP.
• Complete progress summaries every six months, perform ongoing assessments, and adjust plans as necessary.
• Maintain all required paperwork mandated by the Early Intervention System (EIS).
• Stay current with special education teaching methods, evidence‑based practices, and professional development courses provided by EIS.
• Celebrate student achievements and successes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• ilgan excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to sedation calm and patient demeanor with all children ages 0–3 years old.
• Thorough understanding of various special education needs and services.
• Ability to implement a variety of effective teaching methods.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Travel to each child’s home or daycare as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Appropriate state license or certification required.
• Two years of experience highly preferred.

• Driving to each child’s home or daycare within 10–15 minutes.
• Assist students who have physical difficulties.
• Ability to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children during the day.
• Basic computer skills for completing necessary paperwork in theljiv state database.

Entry level

Full‑time

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