Special Educator II or III

Position Description

The Special Educator is responsible for assigned responsibilities involving providing individual and family services to enhance the learning, development, and social-emotional skills of children with developmental delays as well as promote literacy and understanding of early cognitive concepts while monitoring progress toward goals.

Determines eligibility and evaluates client needs.
Administers onsite assessments and evaluations to coordinate direct special education early intervention services to improve learning skills.
Provides learning interventions in the natural environment.
Determines appropriate services and interventions for the child/family.
Works with contracted providers; assigns clients, assists with early intervention program development, schedules evaluations and provides general supervision to ensure services are timely and available.
Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary team by staffing individual cases and in developing the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) pertaining to Early Intervention/Special Education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Provides service to children and families in the child’s natural environment or the environment determined most appropriate by the child’s early intervention team.
Assists in initiating and implementing the steps necessary for smooth transition services from the early intervention program.
Supervises the work of subordinate staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Level II: Bachelor’s degree in special education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited college or university and possession of a valid teaching certificate in Special Education issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education plus one year of post-baccalaureate special education teaching experience. Plus, the ability to assess/evaluate children’s cognitive, social, emotional, communication, motor and adaptive abilities to develop educational outcomes to enhance school readiness.
• Level III: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of completion of a Master’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND completion of a bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND possession of a valid teaching certificate in Special Education issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education PLUS two years of post-baccalaureate special education teaching experience.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels.
• While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones.
• Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position.