Early Childhood Special Educator

Developmental Pathways has an opportunity for an Early Childhood Special Educator (ECSE) - Evaluator in our Early Intervention (EI) department who will provide skilled childhood development services with an emphasis on early cognitive, communication, and play skills to children in their natural setting or via telehealth who are eligible for Early Intervention services. The ECSE will be responsible for adhering to the Early Intervention guidelines and documentation requirements. Also, will collaborate with other disciplines, service coordinators, caregivers, and medical providers to develop and implement the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for eligible children on their caseload.

Our ideal ECSE will possess strong organization, critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills. The ECSE will actively develop collaborative relationships with individuals, families, peers, providers, and other community partners and be proactive to identify problems and seek solutions for both internal and external customers.

This is a 40-hour hybrid position, working remotely and in-person, coming into our headquarters in Aurora, CO/off-site locations as needed.

Application Deadline: Sunday, December 24th at 11:59 PM (MST)

Starting Salary and Benefits
$68,571 - $76,286 / annually

• Great work-life balance & flexible work schedules

• Health/dental/visioncoverage

• Generous paid time off and holiday pay

• Monthly work remote stipend

• Employer paid and supplemental life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%

• Mileage reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans

• Discounts on auto and homeowners’ insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Credit union membership

• Employer-paid training

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Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited program

• Two (2) years experience in the relevant field

• Active CDE license with Special Education endorsement

• Demonstrated experience with specific programmatic concepts, practices and procedures

• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate family schedule

• Valid Colorado motor vehicle license and provide proof of motor vehicle insurance

• Meet our driving requirements - no suspensions and no more than two (2) tickets in the past three (3) years

• Must be able to meet physical demands to include bending or twists of the body, lifting, standing time, and sitting time to include floor play/therapy, etc.

Upon request, qualifying need, and approval, driving requirements may be waived in lieu of reliable transportation.

Preferred

• Knowledge of rules and regulations for Early Intervention

• Prefer additional experience in an area directly related to job assignment

• Knowledge of rules and regulations for the Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain up to 65% productivity with individual, evaluation, or IFSP Development billable visits

• Use the Primary Service Provider Model to team with other therapeutic disciplines, service coordinators, and caregivers to develop and implement functional goals and strategies to enhance the child’s development

• Develop and implement IFSPs to meet individualized family or child outcomes.

• May be asked to support categorical assessments and initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development for children who are categorically eligible for Early Intervention services.

• Help families determine priorities for service

• Perform standardized or play-based assessments and completes all required documentation of the child’s progress toward IFSP goals

• Perform consultative visits either alone or in consultation with other team members as appropriate

• Provide accurate and timely documentation according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies

• Develop and maintain working case files per department policies and procedures.

• Submit billing and supporting documentation timely

• Assure paperwork submitted by other service providers, individuals in service and community partners is completed, distributed, and filed as required

• Partner with service coordinators, Child Find teams and other community partners who serve young children to deliver early intervention services

• Attend and participate in IFSP and care coordination meetings; schedules and facilitates meetings as needed

• Maintain EI Provider portal profile

• Ensure adherence to Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/DIDD rules and regulations and agency policies and procedures in provision of services. Assists in assuring full compliance with agency policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulatory guidelines

If you need an accommodation with this application process, please contact Support-HR@dpcolo.org