What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPECIAL SERVICE PROVIDER, SEASONAL, CHILD FIND position at Denver Public Schools?

Job Description

Applications will be received until Friday, February 28, 2025 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
Exceptional Student Services would like to inform you of an important update regarding summer extra pay positions (ESY, Child Find Assessment and Summer Assessment) for this summer. As part of the DCTA contract, the determined rate for all teacher and SSP summer extra pay positions has been set at $47.26 per hour. Educator hourly rate is only for approved compensatory education services. This rate is different from previous years, where the pay was structured differently and we wanted to ensure everyone is aware.

About this job :

The Seasonal Child Find SSP is obligated to provide evaluations for any child from three to five (3-5) years old that has been referred. Child Find teams need to be available for screenings and evaluations during six weeks of the summer to ensure compliance. We will need a total of four (4) qualified Child Find teams, about 6 people per team, to provide these services. This job will require different special service provider roles over the summer to perform evaluations based on areas of need outlined in the referral. This position will work on a multidisciplinary team for one (or more) 2-week blocks, plus additional two days to complete required paperwork.

Block 1 : June 9 - 13, June 16 - 20 (No events June 19), June 23 - 24

Block 2 : July 7 - 11, July 14 - 18, July 21 - 22

Block 3 : July 21 - 25, July 28 - August 1, August 4 - 5

What DPS Offers You :

A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.

Hourly rate : $47.26 per hour.

In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do :

Gather referral information and provide developmental screenings when needed.

Complete evaluation reports and IEP (as needed) on a rigorous schedule.

Be comfortable with virtual and in-person assessments and eligibility / IEP meetings.

Evaluates students, contributes to eligibility determination, identifies and documents goals, and contributes to IEP development.

Communicates, instructs, coordinates and collaborates with team members, staff, and parents about students' educational needs and strategies in order to maximize educational opportunities.

Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need :

Bachelor's Degree required.

Master's Degree or above preferred (Early Childhood Special Educator, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, School Psychologist).

Three (3) or more years of experience working in early childhood special education or relevant expertise.

Must hold current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider or appropriate teaching license, as well as appropriate national board certification for SSPs, as indicated.

Proficient in completing evaluations for children aged 2 : 6 - 5 : 0 using various assessments, including the Transdisciplinary Play Based Assessment - Second Edition (TPBA-2) and Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS-2).

Strong time management and communication skills.

Enrich proficiency.

Previous Child Find experience preferred.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.

Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun.

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.

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