Teacher - Birth to Three

About the Role

As a Teacher at Harc, Inc. Steppingstones, a state-contracted Birth to Three program, your role will be to support the developmental needs of children enrolled in our program. A heavy focus will be on supporting children's communication and cognitive development along with supporting infants and young toddlers with delays across developmental areas, within a collaborative team of early interventionists.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assessments
• Develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
• Provide direct and/or consultative services to children and families
• Participate in data collection
• Use coaching as a style of interaction to ensure parent- or caregiver-implemented evidence-based practices (EBPs) to support child learning
• Provide training for team members and children's parents/caregivers as needed
• Knowledge of and adherence to Connecticut Birth to Three System policies and procedures, including functioning as families Service Coordinator
• Ability to make and manage his/her own schedule and adhere to timelines set by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and/or Connecticut Birth to Three System
• Apply various evidence-based teaching strategies such as: environmental arrangement, reinforcement, and instructional practices
• Administer, score, and interpret standardized-norm referenced assessments such as the Battelle Developmental Inventory, Third Edition (BDI-3)
• Administer, score, and interpret curriculum-based assessments such as the Carolina Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers; Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) Curriculum Checklist; Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP); Measure of Engagement, Independence, and Social Relationships (MEISR)
• Write evaluation/assessment reports regarding children's participation, highlighting developmental strengths and areas where support is needed
• Develop and implement in-service trainings for transdisciplinary team members as needed

Leadership Key Competencies

• Participate in and help to maintain a culture of respect and accountability
• Utilize strong problem-solving skills to make sound decisions under pressure
• Demonstrate excellent organization and time management to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills during interactions with children, their families and/or caregivers, colleagues, and community members including local education agencies

Family-Centered Approach

• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting children and families; maximizing family capacity to support child learning
• Show empathy and patience, and maintain a non-judgmental attitude for diverse abilities and backgrounds

Advocacy and Collaboration

• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and access to local resources/services essential for children and family success
• Build partnerships and collaborate with community organizations and strategic partners
• Demonstrate strong advocacy skills to promote inclusion and opportunities for children and their families
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a transdisciplinary team; consider problems from different perspectives and appreciate different disciplines' approaches and values

Qualifications

• BA or MA from an accredited college or university in child development, special education, or related human services field
• Initial, provisional, or professional teaching certificate from the Connecticut State Department of Education in endorsements #112, #113, #065, #165, #265, #055, #059, or #057. This includes participation in ongoing professional development activities to maintain certification
• As an alternative to a teaching certificate from the SDE, qualified applicants may also have obtained the Infant, Toddler, Family Specialist Credential from the Connecticut Birth to Three System with endorsement #123
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Proficiency in Microsoft and associated applications (Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, Word)
• Experience working with young children and their families preferred

Physical Requirements

• Work is active; activity varies from light to moderate and may include lifting 50#
• Ability to complete a significant amount of documentation and/or data entry on a computer/tablet with or without reasonable accommodations

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits (Harc, Inc. covers up to 94% of a single person's health insurance premium)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 9.5% employer contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance options
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Staff recognition and appreciation programs
• Harc, Inc. employees qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)