Early Childhood Special Educator

DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS•Aurora, CO

1d•$72,429 - $83,810

About The Position

Developmental Pathways has an opportunity for an Early Childhood Special Educator (ECSE) in our Early Intervention (EI) department who will provide skilled childhood development services with an emphasis on early cognitive, communication, and play skills to children in their natural setting or via telehealth who are eligible for Early Intervention services. The ECSE will be responsible for adhering to the Early Intervention guidelines and documentation requirements. Also, they will collaborate with other disciplines, service coordinators, caregivers, and medical providers to develop and implement the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for eligible children on their caseload. Our ideal ECSE will possess strong organization, critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills. The ECSE will actively develop collaborative relationships with individuals, families, peers, providers, and other community partners and be proactive to identify problems and seek solutions for both internal and external customers. This is a community-based role, averaging 5-6 client visits per day, 40 hours per week, Monday-Thursday. The focus is on building relationships and providing developmental support. The position primarily serves the Aurora area. You’ll need to hold (or be willing to obtain) an active CDE license with Special Education Endorsement. Application Deadline: Sunday, March 22nd at 11:59 PM (MST)

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited program
Two (2) years of experience in the relevant field
Active CDE license with Special Education Endorsement
Demonstrated experience with specific programmatic concepts, practices, and procedures
Valid Colorado motor vehicle license and provide proof of motor vehicle insurance
Meet our driving requirements - no suspensions and no more than two (2) tickets in the past three (3) years
Must be able to meet physical demands, including bending or twisting of the body, lifting, standing time, and sitting time, to include floor play/therapy, etc.
Upon request, qualifying need, and approval, driving requirements may be waived in lieu of reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of rules and regulations for Early Intervention
Prefer additional experience in an area directly related to the job assignment
Knowledge of rules and regulations for the Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Responsibilities

Use the Primary Service Provider Model to team with other therapeutic disciplines, service coordinators, and caregivers to develop and implement functional goals and strategies to enhance the child’s development
Develop and implement IFSPs to meet individualized family or child outcomes
May be asked to support categorical assessments and initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development for children who are categorically eligible for Early Intervention services
Help families determine priorities for service
Perform standardized or play-based assessments and complete all required documentation of the child’s progress toward IFSP goals
Perform consultative visits either alone or in consultation with other team members as appropriate
Provide accurate and timely documentation according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies
Develop and maintain working case files per department policies and procedures
Submit billing and supporting documentation timely
Assure paperwork submitted by other service providers, individuals in service, and community partners is completed, distributed, and filed as required
Partner with service coordinators, Child Find teams, and other community partners who serve young children to deliver early intervention services
Attend and participate in IFSP and care coordination meetings; schedules and facilitates meetings as needed
Maintain EI Provider and billing portal
Ensure adherence to Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/DIDD rules and regulations and agency policies and procedures in the provision of services.
Assists in assuring full compliance with agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulatory guidelines