Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher - Full-Time

Come join the Rainbows United, Inc. team and make a difference as an early interventionist helping children and their families! We offer Monday through Friday schedules, with ample time off and sick days. 

Rainbows is a qualifying employer for the U.S. Government Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For more information on federal student loan forgiveness and qualifications, visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) information page.

Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, flex medical and voluntary plans, in addition to employer-paid basic life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance. We also offer employer 401(k) matching.

JOB SUMMARY

The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher works with young children, with and without developmental disabilites and their families in classroom settings. This individual must have a genuine interest in working with children and their families.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Develops and implements effective treatment plans in coordination with other team members.
• Develops individual plans with the family.
• Works with the transdisciplinary team to achieve the educational and developmental goals of the child.
• Maintains records as required.
• Conducts developmental assessments.
• Completes required task in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds in person.
• Ability to determine and identify items and children in the periphery, near, and far visual fields.

QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                           

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education required.
• Certification in ECH, ECD, ECSE or ECU required.
• Prior experience working with children with special needs preferred.

SKILLS:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, children, public, and other professionals.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

STATUS: This position is a  full-time role with a Monday through Friday schedule

WORK PACE: Self-paced, requiring the ability to think and act quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.    

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position operates in the Early Care and Education center, and community settings as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May require frequent extended work days.

Sitting:          6 - 7 hours in an 8 hour work shift; may occasionally alternate to standing or walking.

Standing:      1 - 2 hours in an 8 hour work shift.  Alternates to sitting on a frequent basis

Walking:       1/2 - 1 hour in an 8 hour work shift.

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FREQUENCY:   Never = 0%   Rarely = 1 - 10%   Occasionally = 11 - 33%   Frequently = 34 - 66%  Continuously = 67 %

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LIFTING:

WEIGHT                        FREQUENCY                           OBJECTS

1 - 10 lbs.                       Frequently                                Books, supplies and files.

11 - 20 lbs.                     Occasionally                             File boxes and copy supplies

20 - 35 lbs.                     Rarely                                       Equipment and boxes of supplies.

CARRYING:

WEIGHT                        FREQUENCY                            OBJECTS

1 - 10 lbs.                       Frequently                                 Books, supplies and files.

11 - 20 lbs.                     Rarely                                        File boxes and copy supplies

20 - 35 lbs.                     Rarely                                        Equipment

Bending:                         Frequently                                       

Squatting:                       Frequently

Kneeling:                        Frequently

Climbing:                        Rarely - stairs (Frequently for multi-level facilities)

Grasping:                        Frequently  

Reaching:                       Occasionally

Fine Manipulation:          Continuously

Driving:                           Occasionally

 Posting tags:

Setting: Pediatrics, Other

Yes, this job requires a background check

Schedule: Monday through Friday, no weekends, no nights, no holidays

Benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), 401(k) matching, paid sick time, time off, flexible schedule, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, loan repayment program (PSLF), opportunities for advancement, professional development assistance, retirement plan, employee discount on childcare