Early On Teacher

Reports To:Early Childhood Special Education Supervisor

Base Location:

Special Services Building

701 South Paw Paw Street

Lawrence MI 49064

Job Goal(s):

Provide family centered services to children birth-3 eligible for Early On in keeping with the Principles of Early Intervention. Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine eligibility for Early On and Michigan Mandated Special Education (MMSE).

Qualifications:

Education:

Required: Bachelors Degree

Preferred: Masters Degree

Certification:

Michigan Teacher Certification with endorsement in Special Education and Early Childhood

Work Experience:

Previous experience working with families and children birth to 3 preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of...
• Early Childhood Development
• IDEA and Michigan Rules and Regulations
• Key Principles of Early Intervention
• DEC Recommended Practices
• Evaluation Instruments (IDA DAYC-2 etc)
• Evidence Based Practices for Early Intervention (Including Primary Service Provider Model Coaching etc).

Essential Job Functions:

• Participate as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team to conduct comprehensive evaluations of children birth to 3 in order to determine eligibility for Early On and/or MMSE
• Collaboratively develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) in keeping with the Key Principles of Early Intervention.
• Provide early intervention services to students with IFSPs in accordance with their Individualized Family Service Plan and in keeping with the Key Principles of Early Intervention.
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues to support students overall development.
• Participate in/coordinate transitions with relevant providers as children move from Early On to MMSE services.
• Effectively communicate consult and team with parents staff agencies and others in a professional and timely manner.
• Keep up to date with best practices research and trends regarding Early Childhood Early On and Early Intervention services in general and specifically as they relate to the scope of practice for Early Childhood Special Education Teachers.
• Complete responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
• Adhere to Van Buren ISD and Early Childhood policies process and procedures.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Terms of Employment:As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

Estimated start date:6/15/26

Contract days:194 (includes part-time summer schedule)

Terms of Employment:As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISDs website atunder Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access you may use a computer at VBISD by calling .

Position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.

Required Experience:

IC