Early Interventionist-ECSE Teacher - RCDC-Southwest KS

Greenbush The Education Service Center is seeking applications for an Early InterventionistECSE Teacher at Russell Child Development Center (RCDC) in Southwest KS.

Anticipated start date: July 1 2023. Position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Must have the legal ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Purpose Statement: The job of Early Intervention Teacher was established for the purpose/s of assessing childrens functional developmental levels; planning and implementing ageappropriate interventions to meet child and family objectives; providing recommendations and coaching support; and providing Family Service Coordination.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses developmental skills and functional abilities (cognitive selfhelp fine and gross motor socialemotional and communication etc. for the purpose of determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for intervention.
• Assists caregivers in developing childrens functional skills in all areas of development and activities of daily living.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents caregivers physicians administration team members partner programs etc. for the purpose of communicating information resolving issues and providing services in conformance with established guidelines.
• Consults with a variety of parties (e.g. parents caregivers team members outside professionals etc. for the purpose of providing requested information developing plans for services making recommendations and/or coordinating early intervention services.
• Facilitates the development and maintenance of positive relationships among children caregivers service providers and others.
• Develops intervention plans and materials for the purpose of increasing childrens development and ensuring compliance with established regulations.
• Participates in team meetings as a coach and a primary service provider for the purposes of generating options for the implementation of evidencebased approaches supporting colleagues and problem solving.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents files and records (e.g. progress reports activity logs billing information intervention plans outcomes etc. within required timelines for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
• Participates in a variety of trainings meetings conferences etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information relating to job functions.
• Provides appropriate direct and consultative developmental services in natural environments (e.g. home visits community sites etc. according to the Individual Family Service Plan for the purpose of providing interventions to and assistance as required in compliance with established practices goals and objectives.
• Monitors progress and adjusts interventions and approaches indicating evidence of planning and progress toward child and family outcomes.
• Prepares a wide variety of manual and electronic materials (e.g. activity logs correspondence memos Individual Family Service Plans billing reports etc. for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Researches resources and methods participates in continuous improvement professional development activities and supports new approaches adopted by the agency (e.g. intervention techniques service delivery approaches assessment tools and methods community resources and involvement etc. for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate and effective services for addressing familyidentified functional outcomes.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents caregivers staff physicians partner programs etc. for the purpose of providing information and/or referrals as appropriate.
• Supports agency public awareness activities through agency contacts distribution of materials making presentations writing articles attending events hosting visitors and attending meetings as needed.
• Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skillbased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: utilizing appropriate assessment instruments and techniques; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and occasionally working extended or nonstandard hours.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; review and interpret highly technical information write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledgebased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: ageappropriate interventions and activities; stages of child development; medical diagnoses; current interventions and approaches; pertinent codes policies regulations; and/or laws; concepts of grammar and punctuation; health standards and hazards; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work independently with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of jobrelated equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create actions plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific abilitybased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; developing and maintaining effective working relationships; communicating with diverse groups; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; and translating developmental information into meaningful learning activities.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading guiding and/or collaborating with others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 35 sitting 30 walking and 35 standing. The job is performed under moderate temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Excellent benefit package: Supporting employees and their families is important to Greenbush. We provide access to exceptional Health Dental Vision and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week. Employees also can participate in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs. Additionally Greenbush participates in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and provides excellent 403b plan options. Greenbush contributes to each and every employees retirement plan by matching up to $100 a month for any Greenbush employee that contributes to one of the 403b plans. All employees and their families can also benefit from the personal services available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Greenbush also offers Student Loan Planning from Certified Financial Planners and Student Loan Professionals for employees and their immediate family members.

Employees are provided with vacation days sick leave personal leave and holidays subject to the length of their contract.

In addition to the benefit package Greenbush recognizes the importance of continued education throughout an employees career and offers an Education Reimbursement Plan to support employees in their education endeavors. The plan provides an opportunity for any Greenbush employee working at least 1004 hours per year to be reimbursed up to $1320 per contract year for tuition costs. Employees of Greenbush meeting the hour requirement can apply to participate in the program by completing the Education Reimbursement Application Form. In addition Greenbush offers a Professional License Reimbursement Program which provides full reimbursement for professional licenses with specific Kansas licensing authorities and other appropriate authorities (a complete list can be provided upon request).

For complete benefit package information direct your questions to the individual listed under the Job Contact Information section.

Equal Opportunity Employer