Green Hills Area Education Agency is looking to fill an Early Childhood Specialist. We offer a competitive starting wage and excellent benefits, including IPERS. Green Hills pays 100% of employee single coverage for medical, dental and vision. We also offer family insurance at a great rate. Vacation, sick, personal, and holidays are also part of the package.

Qualifications: The Early Childhood Specialist will meet state of Iowa requirements for current teacher licensure to work with young children with disabilities from birth through age 6 years. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, through various methods, with students, teachers, colleagues, administrators, support personnel, parents, and outside agencies. Minimum of Bachelor Degree required

Must have one of the following endorsements with BOEE:

PK-K Early Childhood SPecial Education - 223

PK-3 Teacher, Regular Education/Special Education - 100

PK-K Early Childhood Special Education - 262

Essential Functions:

Support child-find activities and public awareness initiatives by providing information to the general public about child development, disabilities, and early intervention; maintain contacts with referral sources.

Organize and provide developmental screening services for targeted groups of children. Interview the family and staff from other involved agencies to obtain a description of concerns for the development of the referred child, complete screening activities, and orient family to the assessment process.

Provide developmental assessment or curriculum-based assessment services for referred children and write a comprehensive report of findings.

Plan and implement interventions by participating in the IEP staff/conference process. Develop goals and objectives and/or outcomes in collaboration with parents. Monitor the child’s progress to determine the effectiveness of intervention.

Plan and implement appropriate transition activities to support children and families as the need for changes in the child’s educational programming becomes apparent.

6. Provide support and develop interagency collaboration to assist families in obtaining early intervention and other services they need to support the development of their child.

Assist the staff employed by Green Hills Area Education Agency and the educators throughout the AEA in a program directed toward the prevention, early identification and remediation of disabling conditions.

Provide assessment and intervention services for referred children and families designed to assist multidisciplinary teams in identifying appropriate special education programming.

Regular attendance is required

Establish and maintain community-school relationships and work cooperatively with community agencies to achieve and maintain continuity of services for the children and families served.

Assist the Green Hills Area Education Agency administration in any matter which may command priority and bring to their attention issues of concern regarding early childhood special education services and programs to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Green Hills AEA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity in is an employment practices or on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or economic status in its educational programs and activities, or as otherwise prohibited by statute or regulation. For more information concerning application of this statement or the grievance procedure contact our Equity Coordinator, 24997 Highway 92, Council Bluffs, IA 51503, 844-366-0503.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,503.00 - $82,088.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• License with Iowa Board of Education Examiners (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Missouri Valley, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person