Early Childhood Special Educator
Holly Ridge Center, Bremerton, WA, United States
Are you passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to helping families thrive? Holly Ridge Center is looking for a full time
Early Childhood Special Educator
to join our team!
Holly Ridge Center
is a non-profit neurodevelopment center in Bremerton, Washington. The Early Childhood Special Educator position offers an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team of Infant Toddler Program professionals, providing early support services to children from birth to age 3 and their families.
Our Early Childhood Special Educators provide specialized instruction to children from birth to age three within a medical and educational model. They deliver evaluation, assessment, treatment, and consultation using an interdisciplinary, family-centered, and culturally responsive approach. This position also develops, coordinates, and implements individualized family support plans as part of Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT). Early Childhood Special Educators also partner with caregivers to support children's development in their natural environments.
Benefits package includes:
12 Paid Holidays
PTO (22 days in 1st year, increasing thereafter)
Medical/Dental/Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
EAP
401(k) with matching opportunities
Qualified employer of the Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Required Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Knowledge of Early Childhood Special Education preferred
Knowledge of typical and atypical child development processes
Ability to make home visits
Meeting facilitation skills
Awareness of family economic and cultural issues as they relate to early intervention
Knowledge of Washington State Special Education and/or Federal Early intervention regulations
Knowledge of IFSP process
Ability to pass DSHS criminal history background check
Education, Training, and/or Work Experience:
BA in Education, with a minor in Special Education; OR a BA in Special Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education; OR a Master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education OR qualify for an additional pathway to obtaining an ESIT Developmental Specialist Certification.
Coursework must include child development; family systems; evaluation/assessment and curriculum development/intervention strategies.
Infant/toddler training and/or experience preferred
Required License or Certifications:
ESIT Developmental Specialist Certification within 6 months of hire
Valid Washington State food worker card
Valid Washington State driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of required personal liability insurance
Must have clean WA State driving record, as defined by HRC's agency insurance policy
CPR/1st Aid Certification within first 90 days of employment
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Early Childhood Special Educator
to join our team!
Holly Ridge Center
is a non-profit neurodevelopment center in Bremerton, Washington. The Early Childhood Special Educator position offers an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team of Infant Toddler Program professionals, providing early support services to children from birth to age 3 and their families.
Our Early Childhood Special Educators provide specialized instruction to children from birth to age three within a medical and educational model. They deliver evaluation, assessment, treatment, and consultation using an interdisciplinary, family-centered, and culturally responsive approach. This position also develops, coordinates, and implements individualized family support plans as part of Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT). Early Childhood Special Educators also partner with caregivers to support children's development in their natural environments.
Benefits package includes:
12 Paid Holidays
PTO (22 days in 1st year, increasing thereafter)
Medical/Dental/Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
EAP
401(k) with matching opportunities
Qualified employer of the Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Required Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Knowledge of Early Childhood Special Education preferred
Knowledge of typical and atypical child development processes
Ability to make home visits
Meeting facilitation skills
Awareness of family economic and cultural issues as they relate to early intervention
Knowledge of Washington State Special Education and/or Federal Early intervention regulations
Knowledge of IFSP process
Ability to pass DSHS criminal history background check
Education, Training, and/or Work Experience:
BA in Education, with a minor in Special Education; OR a BA in Special Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education; OR a Master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education OR qualify for an additional pathway to obtaining an ESIT Developmental Specialist Certification.
Coursework must include child development; family systems; evaluation/assessment and curriculum development/intervention strategies.
Infant/toddler training and/or experience preferred
Required License or Certifications:
ESIT Developmental Specialist Certification within 6 months of hire
Valid Washington State food worker card
Valid Washington State driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of required personal liability insurance
Must have clean WA State driving record, as defined by HRC's agency insurance policy
CPR/1st Aid Certification within first 90 days of employment
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