Early Intervention Teacher

JOB ASSIGNMENT:  Itinerant - CSIU Early Intervention / Preschool Program.  This position requires travel to the various early intervention/preschool programs within Lewisburg and Mifflinburg areas.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:  This position reports to the program supervisor of the Preschool / Early Intervention program and in their absence, to the Director of Early Childhood Education.

JOB DEFINITION:  

This person will be responsible for facilitating the language, cognitive, motor, social-emotional, and self-help growth of the children assigned to teacher using developmentally appropriate activities. The teacher is responsible for scheduling and conducting assessments and Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation (MDEs), developing Evaluation Reports (ERs), developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), coordinating placements, monitoring progress and reporting progress to the families, and assigning/overseeing teaching assistants.  The position will ensure that all early intervention services for children and their families are coordinated and comprehensive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Responsible for Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development and implementation.
2. Develop and provide direct instruction to students as it pertains to their goals.
3. Implement and coach IEP team on the specially designed instruction included in the IEP. 
4. Responsible for regularly monitoring progress on IEP goals to determine a child’s progress or lack of progress. 
5. Responsible for creating and distributing student progress reports, based on progress on progress monitoring, as outlined in the IEP and EI calendar. 
6. As assigned by your supervisor, participate in the screening and evaluation process with the MDE team and develop the ER when instructed. 
7. Responsible for timely development of student record reviews and re-evaluation reports as documented in preschool procedures. 
8. Responsible for establishing and maintaining a working relationship with parents, teachers, administrators, social service agencies and others responsible for meeting the needs of eligible young children and their families.
9. Coach and families and early childhood partners on researched based best practices.
10. Itinerant teachers will share their weekly schedule with their supervisor via outlook or STaR.
11. Assist in coordination of any transition activities for assigned children.
12. Keep abreast of current information regarding preschool education and regulations through professional reading, conferences, in-services, and training sessions.
13. Assist the program supervisor in updating teaching assistants on CSIU and preschool policies and procedures. This includes review and revision of preschool procedures.
14. Assist in staff development by providing and participating in staff in-services and by staying abreast of CSIU, State and Federal policies and procedures.
15. Participate in curriculum development.
16. Adhere to OCDEL (Office of Child Development and Early Learning) initiatives. 
17. Review and adhere to the preschool program policies and procedures. 

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Performs other related duties as assigned by the program supervisor or their designee.
2. Attend some evening events/activities as appropriate.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED: 

1. A Bachelor’s degree in education or special education.
2. A valid Pennsylvania instructional teacher certificate in one of the following areas is required:
• 2840-Early Childhood N-3
• 2825-Grades Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 4 
• 9226-Special Education PK-8 
• 9231-Special Education PK-12

1. Experience with young children and knowledge of child development and its relationship to curriculum content, developmentally appropriate teaching strategies and preschool materials and equipment needs is required.
2. Possess an understanding of state and federal regulations as they pertain to early childhood and/or special education. 
3. Possess the ability to direct, control, plan, and use good judgment and communicate effectively to stimulate learning. 
4. Experience in social services with families or mental health is beneficial. 
5. Demonstrated organizational, written and oral communications skills are essential. 
6. Highly effective interpersonal skills, teamwork and an ability to function independently required. 
7. Effective operation of personal computers and email is an essential part of this position. 
8. Adept at using virtual meeting platforms such as Skype, Zoom and Microsoft Teams. 
9. Possess the ability to direct, control, plan, and use good judgment and communicate effectively to stimulate learning. 
10. Ability to cope with stressful situations required.
11. Ability to complete extensive paperwork within timelines required.
12. Ability to accept great cultural diversity required.
13. Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.  
14. Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.  

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Current, approved Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse Registry) and Act 114-FBI Fingerprint clearances are required and must be renewed at appropriate, specific intervals pursuant to Act 153 of 2014 (revised Act 15 of 2015). 
• Current, approved Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training certificate showing completion of a minimum of three (3) hours training every five (5) years.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS:  

• Maintain PDE certification requirements of Act 48 hours for the Professional Education Records Management System (PERMS) specific five (5) year periods.
• Attend training seminars and in-service programs identified as important to the operation of the instructional program.
• Training in CPR and First Aid are required as well as continued training in First Aid and CPR to remain current.
• In accordance with PA Chapter 14.133, staff will participate in training regarding behavior prevention, de-escalation, and/or safe physical management techniques.
• Participates in workshops/seminars to increase knowledge in special education/autism.
• Participates in training sessions on best use of IEP software.
• Participates in workshops/seminars to increase computer skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Must tolerate considerable bending, stooping and squatting.
• Training in CPR and First Aid are required.

• Sedentary:  Able to sit for extended periods of time, occasional walking, standing (as necessary) and able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and with assistance if over 25 lbs.
• Must be able to assist children with self-help skills.
• Must be able to negotiate stairs and rough terrain at centers and homes. 
• Ability to lift and reposition students of varying weight is critical.  Considerable bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting must be tolerated.
• Dexterity: Finger movements (computer keyboard, calculator), eye-hand coordination (office equipment, etc.).
• Audio-Visual Requirements:  Within normal range with or without correction.

• Is able to move throughout all buildings, floors and grounds.  Must be able to negotiate stairs and rough terrain at centers and homes. 

• Worksite Environment: Primarily indoors-office setting with occasional exposure to outdoor elements/climate during the day.
• Mental demands:  Steady response to unpredictable situations, ability to remain calm and productive during stressful situations. Demonstrates independent judgment, discretion and is able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to travel to various work site locations (i.e. school, homes and school buildings) and meetings as needed. 

TIME AND SITE REQUIREMENTS:   

1. This is a full time, exempt bargaining unit position which follows a 188 day, 7.5 hours per day, over a 12-month period schedule.
2. Must have transportation to work locations; and be able to arrive at various locations on schedule over a wide geographic area.
3. Attendance at work is a requirement of this position; any and all absences must be approved by the immediate supervisor.

CSIU PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS:  

1. All property, including intellectual property, materials, equipment or actual products and services developed or accrued as part of the job duties and responsibilities listed above, is the property of the CSIU.  It may not be used for personal profit or gain and will be relinquished to the CSIU upon termination of employment from the CSIU. 
2. The person employed in this position shall maintain confidentiality with regard to the personal and private information about clients and coworkers, programs and services and any other proprietary information accrued as a result of CSIU employment or as required by state or federal laws and regulations.
3. The person employed in this position must adhere to all requirements identified in the code of professionalism entitled " Ambassadors Are Professionals, Too" and CSIU Administrative Regulation 317-AR-1 CSIU Service Standards.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.  It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their supervisor and the director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Salary : $51,949 - $69,270