$2,500 hiring bonus for full-time/40 hours per week! Prorated if hired for fewer hours per week.
The Bilingual Early Childhood Special Education Teacher provides Birth-to-Three Early Intervention services in the child's natural environment as described in the IFSP and using the Primary Coach Approach to Teaming model. Due to COVID, our Birth-to-Three team is currently working remotely, and some home visits may be performed remotely as well.
We are also recruiting for an English-only Early Childhood Special Education Teacher so scheduled hours for each position will be between 30-40/week depending on the needs/wishes of the candidates as well as the needs of the program.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Primary Service Provider, Secondary Service Provider, or other team member for children as assigned
- Evaluates children using the E-Lap or other standardized/norm-referenced evaluation and assessment tools per direction of the program
- In partnership with the family and their Service Coordinator, creates and reviews IFSP focusing on the family's routines, cultural practices, traditions and goals
- Provides ongoing Early Intervention services to families and other caregivers, both in-person and virtually, using Primary Coaching model
- Models and demonstrates a variety of behavior techniques to help children demonstrate positive behaviors that meet the goals established by the family, including redirection, prevention, consistent clear rules, logical or natural consequences, and problem-solving
- Complies with mandated Agency, County, State and Federal regulations and timelines
- Communicates regularly and effectively with internal and external team members regarding the needs of the family, the progress of the child and all other components of the program
- Actively coaches team members at weekly meetings, sharing effective techniques and best practices
- Maintains accurate and detailed case notes and submits service unit reports on or before the deadline
- Attends trainings as required or needed
- Serves as a positive role model and an ambassador for St. Francis Children's Center and for Milwaukee County
- Performs other duties as requested or assigned
Required Education, License, Certifications etc.
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education from an accredited college required
- WI DPI 808 or 809 Teaching License
- Must have a valid driver's license and must have a clean driving record. Driving record will be checked with the Division of Motor Vehicles. A clean driving record constitutes having no more than two minor violations; or having one minor violation and no more than two at-fault accidents. Proof of Auto Insurance must also be provided. Minimum required coverage is $100,000/300,000 bodily injury and $100,000 property damage.
- Strong customer service skills
- Understand and follow written and verbal directions
- Read, write, basic math skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Bilingual - English/Spanish fluency, both written and oral
- Positive and friendly attitude
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to function effectively in a team setting
- Ability to adjust to various work changes that occur throughout the day