What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Special Educator position at Abacus Solution Group?
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :
1. Serves as a member of the inter-disciplinary team that conducts developmental assessments and works
with infants in the following activities in the home environment and in small groups at various Norfolk
sites : cognitive skills, social-emotional skills, language skills, gross and fine motor skills, and adaptive
skills.
2. Has working knowledge of various screening and assessment tools that are used with children with
disabilities age birth to three.
3. Develops and implements objectives outlined in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) following the
initial assessment.
4. Documents developmentally appropriate instructional objectives and task analysis programming for
young children with handicapping conditions.
5. Maintains intensive child and family records and documentation in accordance with federal and other
applicable guidelines.
6. Reviews and updates child and family's goals and objectives as established in the IFSP on a regular
basis.
7. Schedules and provides educational activities in the home environment or other natural environment as
identified by the family, and in compliance with the IFSP.
8.Coaches parents in various intervention strategies and works to engage the parent in active participation in home-based activities. Instructs and encourages parents to carry out IFSP objectives in the home and provide parents with information about child growth and development.
9. Works closely with Service Coordinators and other early intervention services providers.
10. Participates in child find activities, such as : health fairs, community screenings, etc.
11. Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Education / Experience : Bachelor's degree in special education or related educational field plus state licensure
with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education from VA Board of Education. Experience working
with developmentally delayed infants / toddlers. Endorsement in preK-3 is also acceptable.
Certificate / License : Possession of a valid driver's license, and acceptable driving record as reported by the
Department of Motor Vehicles are required for persons using a personal or agency vehicle in the performance of
their duties. Licensure with an endorsement in early childhood special education or preK-3 from the Virginia
Board of Education.
