GENERAL DESCRIPTION

To provide educational programs and / or consultation to parents and community pre-schools,

five years of age. Operate on a highly varied schedule to plan and organize various activities to

teach children with special needs, counsel parents, assess progress, and maintain required

records. These activities include teaching in self-contained classrooms, home visits, family

coaching, parent education, multidisciplinary team meetings, curriculum development, the

preparation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and assessment of progress and

program effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Current Oregon Teaching License in early childhood, elementary, special education, or

related field

2. Previous experience working with children with special needs

3. Valid driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES :

1. Working knowledge and experience in development and implementation of

Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

2. Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with students, parents, school

personnel, and mental health personnel.

3. Experience and ability to utilize effective strategies in managing students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other Duties may be assigned.

A. Assess children for cognitive, personal-social and adaptive development. Work with

transdisciplinary team, including the family, in development and implementation of

IFSPs. Assess progress.

B. Provide an appropriate environment to establish and reinforce developmentally

appropriate curriculum to promote learning in all areas of development, ,

social, play, language, gross motor, fine motor, self help, and behavior through baby

groups, toddler groups, and inclusive preschool classes.

C. Provide consultation, education, and support to parents through home visits, day care

visits, and community pre-schools for needs of children with special needs. Provide

consultation, education, and support to community preschool and child care providers

regarding the needs of children with special needs enrolled in their programs.

D. Occasionally provide inservice or training to building staff, parents, or community

providers.

E. Case management duties include : reviewing a child's eligibility for the program,

preparing team reports, development and preparation of IFSP goals and documents,

maintenance of required records and working files in compliance with local, state and

federal laws or guidelines, including physician's statements, and assessment of student

progress. As appropriate, may refer families to community resources and may need to

collaborate with a range of community-based providers including medical providers,

social services, or other outside agencies or providers with whom the child or family are

involved

F. Provide direction, training, and oversight to educational assistants.

Note : The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD’s goals.

Last updated : 2024-06-22