Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (FT or PT)

Early Childhood Intervention Specialist

Center for Teaching and Learning/Early Childhood Education

·        Ohio Department of Education license as an Early Childhood Intervention Specialists or Ohio Department of Education license/ certificate in Education of the Handicapped with Early Education of the Handicapped endorsement or teaching license with a Pre K Special Needs endorsement

As an Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (Itinerant), the staff member will provide weekly developmentally appropriate educational experiences to preschool children with disabilities based on the IEP goals and objectives in the home or community based preschool or kindergarten.

·          Knowledge of the Ohio Operating Standards the Education of Children with Disabilities

·          Knowledge of the Ohio Department of Education Early Learning Standards & Step up to Quality Program

·          Knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA

·          Knowledge of current preschool curriculum programs and developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education

·          Knowledge of current educational issues and best practices

·          Knowledge of effective intervention strategies

·          Knowledge of mandated assessment tools

·          Knowledge of community agencies that can support students with disabilities

·          Knowledge of classroom management techniques

·          Knowledge of problem solving processes and creative thinking skills

·          Ability to use technology as both a productivity tool and as a method of communication; proficient in computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Docs)

·        Ability to identify children’s strengths and areas of weakness and implement a program to enhance their development

·        Ability to maintain accurate student records

·        Ability to observe and assess skills in all areas of development

·        Ability to analyze and interpret assessment data

·        Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

·        Ability to maintain confidentiality

·        Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with parents, students, co-workers, administrators, and public

·        Ability to work with teachers to demonstrate ways of supporting students in the regular classroom

·        Skill in effective group and individual counseling, family intervention, crisis intervention, development of home/school collaboration

·        Ability to work with team to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate program progress and implement changes

·        Ability to model ethical principles and democratic ideals for students and the community

EXEMPT – Full Time/Part-Time

Based on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education.