Early Intervention Specialist Early On

At Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) were more than educators. We are innovators collaborators and community builders serving over 64000 students and 8500 educators across the region. Whether its general education special education or career technical education we lead with purpose and partnership to make a meaningful difference every day.

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The Early Intervention Specialist for Early On provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers (birth to age three) and their caregivers as part of a multidisciplinary team. This position is open to qualified special education teachers and related service providers (e.g. speech-language pathologists occupational therapists physical therapists social workers).

Services are delivered using a Primary Service Provider and coaching model to support caregiver capacity to address developmental needs within daily routines. Services are provided in natural environments including homes childcare and community settings in accordance with Michigan Early On and IDEA Part C requirements

Bachelors or Masters Degree and Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate Early Childhood Special Education endorsement (ZS or ZN) or willing to obtain or current. Evidence of successful work with infants and toddlers with disabilities birth-to-three years of age preferred. Valid Michigan licensure in an approved discipline including:

• Speech-Language Pathology: Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred
• Occupational Therapy: Bachelors or Masters Degree with current Michigan licensure as an Occupational Therapist
• Physical Therapy: Masters or Doctorate Degree with Current Michigan licensure as a Physical Therapist
• Social Work: Masters Degree of Social Work and valid or eligible for School Social Worker approval from MDE (PSWC). Current Michigan licensure as a Social Worker (LMSW or LLMSW)
• Other approved related field: Current Michigan licensure or approval consistent with Early On provider requirements

Pay Range:$48446 - $94537 annually commensurate with experience and qualifications

Work Schedule: 186 days / 7 hours daily

Paid Time Off:

• Sick and Personal Business paid time up to 13 days
• Bereavement Leave

Insurance:

Employees are eligible for the following insurance benefits after one full day of employment:

• Comprehensive health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield - MESSA
• Dental and Vision Coverage (no cost to employee and qualifying family members)
• Life short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Additional coverages; supplemental benefit options additional life insurance and pet insurance

Retirement: Two plan options through the 15^th largest pension system in the United States Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development opportunities
• Longevity pay after 10 years of service

Why Grow With Us

• We value each other support one another and celebrate every win.
• We dont just talk about growth we support it with mentorship tuition reimbursement and leadership opportunities that help you shape your future.
• Wellness and support programs that promote a healthy work-life balance including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) wellness opportunities and paid community service time.
• Make a direct impact on the lives of students and families.
• Be a part of an employee-focused culture that believes People are our Greatest Asset.

Genesee Intermediate School District is proud of our inclusive and supportive culture that encourages growth celebrates teamwork and embraces new ideas. Through our mission of leadership service innovation and partnering for success we offer meaningful professional development mentorship and leadership opportunities that help you grow personally and professionally.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Genesee Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other protected status in its programs or employment practices.