DEFINITION OF POSITION: Provide appropriate early childhood educational services to children ages 3-5 who are eligible for IDEA Part B services (special education). A change in assignment and/or location may occur based on building needs and variances in school enrollment.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director of Special Services
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Possess or be eligible for a Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education
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Competency and experience providing early intervention services for children with developmental delays
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Possess the physical agility to sit, drive, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, restrain, and lift up to 40 pounds without assistance and 70 pounds with assistance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Master’s degree
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Endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education
ESSENTIAL JOB RELATED ACTIVITIES:
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Provide high quality educational programming for eligible children ages 3-5 years
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Participate in staff meetings as requested
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Attend community/contractor meetings as requested
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Assist administration, as requested, with agency documentation and procedural requirements
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Comply with district policies and procedures and make recommendations when necessary for changes to policy and/or procedures
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Directly participate in assessment, referral, evaluation, and team planning on behalf of prospective students with special program plans
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Develop and implement appropriate IEPs consistent with WAC 392-172A
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Meet federal and state timeline requirements for referral, evaluation and IEP formulation and implementation
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Work with classroom teachers and therapists to develop accommodations required by children receiving special services
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Provide direction for the development of behavior management plans as needed
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Periodically assess each child’s developmental progress
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Participate in parent meetings as required and requested
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Provide coordination of MDT/IEP meetings on behalf of families and the district
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Facilitate transition planning and implementation for children from Part C to Part B services and from preschool to kindergarten
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Connect families to resources
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Maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA and HIPPA laws regarding student educational and health information
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Collaborate with district staff to organize, conduct and follow up on Child Find requirements per WAC and district policy
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Support collection of classroom data necessary to conduct ongoing program planning and progress tracking
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Complete progress reports according to program and contractual guidelines
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Maintain individual children’s files according to state and federal requirements and district policy and procedures
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Work collaboratively with current district preschool contractor
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Respond in a timely manner to parent concerns and/or complaints making service modifications where necessary
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Identify areas for improvement and promote innovative strategies for program improvement in service delivery
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Facilitate communication between parents, school district personnel and preschool contractor
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Gather, formulate and compile Child Outcomes Summary Form information for reporting to OSPI
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Be aware of student participation in non-district childcare and preschool environments
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Collaborate, as needed, with non-district childcare and preschool providers to provide assistance with suggested accommodations and modifications based on the needs of individual children
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Ability and willingness to change diapers and work on potty training with preschoolers
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Ability and sensitivity to work with children with special health care needs
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Work collaboratively with early childhood program staff
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Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff, parents, community members, other agencies)
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Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner
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Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
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Maintain confidentiality
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Communicate clearly, orally and in writing
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Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance
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Work with minimal supervision and be flexible
TERMS OF CONTRACT:
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Salary: $58,459 - $110,184 per year, placement based on experience and level of education
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Length of Contract: 1.0 FTE, 180 days plus professional development days
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Leaves/Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Additional benefits may include sick/emergency leave and personal leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Education Association (PEA) and the Pullman School District (Pullman Public Schools - Pullman Education Association).
The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, [email protected], and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Assistant Director of Special Services (509) 332-3144, [email protected]. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: https://www.pullmanschools. org/hib-discrimination
PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
