Inclusion Coach: Early Intervention/ Early Childhood Special Education (2023-24)
Full Time
Clackamas County, OR
Posted
Job description
- Support service providers in providing evidence-based practice around development, implementation, and review of IFSP plans for children demonstrating social-emotional and/or behavioral needs, in inclusive early childhood settings
- Design, facilitate and provide technical assistance and training to early childhood care and education providers, staff, and families using the Early Childhood Pyramid Model
- Support EI/ECSE providers, community preschool teachers, families, and School Psychologist in the behavior support process
- Coach and Model evidence-based strategies for early childhood providers, including peer-mediated intervention, pyramid model and practice-based coaching
- Use practice-based coaching to support early childhood care and education providers in the use of evidence-based practices within preschool settings, family childcare, and homes
- Model incidental teaching with classroom and related services staff to increase engagement and independence
- Participate as a collaborative team member to develop data systems, collect data, and analyze data on the effectiveness of behavior support plans
- Participate in the State PBS activities and PBIS leadership as directed by EI/ECSE program
- Provide support and information regarding specific disabilities, child development, the EI/ECSE program, and community resources to teachers and families of children aged birth through five
- Develop appropriate systems to regularly monitor educational progress and maintain records and submit reports as required by program procedures and Oregon Administrative Rules
- Attend advisory meetings, PBIS leadership, and other identified meetings as needed or requested and provide appropriate information as requested in both verbal and written formats
- Conduct in-service training for community sites, caregivers, and early childhood providers as requested and approved by supervisor
- Implement and train others in use of the program adopted crisis prevention intervention strategies to include the use of de-escalating procedures and physical interventions to avoid injuries. Use personal safety techniques to avoid exposure and injury to self, students, and other staff
- Attend and participate in all required EI/ECSE staff meetings
- Current Oregon teaching authorization or license with appropriate special education endorsement, or current speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, or physical therapist license
- Minimum three years’ experience working with children who are at risk for delays or children eligible for Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education services
- Prior experience teaching or coaching others in preschools and educational settings
- Recent preschool classroom teaching experience
- Training and experience in behavioral assessment and intervention and experience using positive behavior supports
- Knowledge of research applied to Pyramid model and other evidence based social emotional supports
- Ability to communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and early childhood providers
- Ability to objectively evaluate and document student progress
- Ability to work with other professionals in early care settings to promote inclusive practices for all
- Demonstrated ability to compose and produce concise professional documents
- Demonstrated ability to effectively engage in a variety of team based service delivery, planning, decision making, and problem solving
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups in meetings and workshop settings
- Demonstrated ability to utilize collaborative consultation skills that identify and focus on meeting the needs of the student
- Demonstrated skills in utilizing effective instructional strategies for adult learners, including families, care providers and preschool teaching staff
- Knowledge and skills to provide culturally competent services
- Knowledge of rules and regulations that apply to the eligibility and provision of EI/ECSE services
- Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions
- Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential job functions
- Strong child development background
- Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions
- Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential job functions
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage)
- Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
- Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
- Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
- Read more about our benefits here
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Completed application form
- Job Description: Inclusion Coach
JobID: 1225
Position Type:
Licensed/Licensed
Licensed/Licensed
Date Posted:
5/12/2023
5/12/2023
Location:
Early Intervention/Early Childhood SPED
Early Intervention/Early Childhood SPED
Date Available:
August 2023
August 2023
Closing Date:
05/26/2023
05/26/2023
Inclusion Coach
Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE)
Community Team (Itinerant)
8 hours per day / 5 days per week / 190-day Instructional Calendar
2023-24 School Year
Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at hr@clackesd.org to discuss your application.
Find your "why" with Clackamas ESD
At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services. Learn more.
At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services. Learn more.
About the program:
Clackamas ESD has been providing services for young children with special needs in Clackamas County for more than thirty years. The Clackamas Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education program continues to focus on working with families, local school districts, and other community programs to prepare young children with special needs to enter kindergarten ready to learn.
Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education serves eligible children ages 0-5 years who experience delays or disabilities. Services are individualized according to the child's needs and may include home visiting; consultation to staff at community preschools, Head Start classrooms, or child care settings; specialized preschool; related services such as speech, motor, or other specialists; and parent education. Children may be referred by parents, community preschools, local school districts, physicians, or other community service providers.
About this position:
The Inclusion Coach supports children receiving Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) by consulting/coaching early childhood care and education providers to support children who exhibit social, emotional and behavior needs or require significant modification to engage in class routines in community settings. The Specialist works with families and staff to implement evidence-based practices to provide high quality environments leading to growth and development across five developmental domains. The Specialist will coach and model to others to use the Early Childhood Pyramid Model (ECPBS) for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 strategies. They will also support staff with the creation of behavior supports and plans when needed, support to fidelity and provide recommendations for modifications and adaptations that are evidence-based so children are successful in their early childhood setting and assist in preparing children for school readiness.
Clackamas ESD has been providing services for young children with special needs in Clackamas County for more than thirty years. The Clackamas Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education program continues to focus on working with families, local school districts, and other community programs to prepare young children with special needs to enter kindergarten ready to learn.
Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education serves eligible children ages 0-5 years who experience delays or disabilities. Services are individualized according to the child's needs and may include home visiting; consultation to staff at community preschools, Head Start classrooms, or child care settings; specialized preschool; related services such as speech, motor, or other specialists; and parent education. Children may be referred by parents, community preschools, local school districts, physicians, or other community service providers.
About this position:
The Inclusion Coach supports children receiving Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) by consulting/coaching early childhood care and education providers to support children who exhibit social, emotional and behavior needs or require significant modification to engage in class routines in community settings. The Specialist works with families and staff to implement evidence-based practices to provide high quality environments leading to growth and development across five developmental domains. The Specialist will coach and model to others to use the Early Childhood Pyramid Model (ECPBS) for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 strategies. They will also support staff with the creation of behavior supports and plans when needed, support to fidelity and provide recommendations for modifications and adaptations that are evidence-based so children are successful in their early childhood setting and assist in preparing children for school readiness.
Essential functions:
Minimum qualifications:
Salary: Salary based on experience. See the 2022-23 Licensed Salary Schedule. The 2023-24 Licensed Salary Schedule has not yet been released.
Benefits:
Retirement plan contributions:
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.
How to apply:
Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date and must include:
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.
How to apply:
Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date and must include:
Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.
Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.
Additional requirements:
Clackamas ESD complies with the Oregon Health Authority mandate that requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved religious or medical exception. New hires will be required to provide proof of their vaccinated status, or receive approval on a submitted OHA exception request form for a qualifying medical or religious reason, prior to their first day of employment.
All individuals working in programs that serve early learners in Oregon must be enrolled in the Central Background Registry (CBR). If you are currently enrolled, please indicate this in your application. If you are not, you may wish to proactively enroll now to meet this employment condition, which would expedite any potential job offer and on-boarding process. See this webpage for enrollment information. Indicate in your CBR application that you are seeking employment.
Additional requirements:
Clackamas ESD complies with the Oregon Health Authority mandate that requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved religious or medical exception. New hires will be required to provide proof of their vaccinated status, or receive approval on a submitted OHA exception request form for a qualifying medical or religious reason, prior to their first day of employment.
All individuals working in programs that serve early learners in Oregon must be enrolled in the Central Background Registry (CBR). If you are currently enrolled, please indicate this in your application. If you are not, you may wish to proactively enroll now to meet this employment condition, which would expedite any potential job offer and on-boarding process. See this webpage for enrollment information. Indicate in your CBR application that you are seeking employment.
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