What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Interventionist/Special Education Teacher position at TARC, Inc?
Southeast Kansas Education Service Center (Greenbush) is looking for a creative and quality driven early interventionist to work with families that include infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities. Successful candidates will be located at TARC, Inc. in Topeka, KS. There are reimbursement options for time and mileage for commuters. The early interventionist will work as part of a team conducting evaluations, program planning, and caregiver coaching in children’s homes, childcare settings, and other community locations. The position will open October 1, 2026, we will continue to interview candidates until we find a match for our program.
- Applicants must hold or be eligible for Kansas certification/licensure in their field with the ability to practice as part of an early childhood special education program. Master’s preferred.
- Four years’ experience working with persons with disabilities is preferred.
- Must have and maintain a valid Kansas Driver’s License as well as a satisfactory driving record. All applicants will be required to present a current Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) at the time of application.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct intake and screening visits (to determine eligibility for services) at the family’s home, childcare or other natural setting.
- Work as a transdisciplinary team member to collaboratively serve eligible infants and toddlers.
- Participate in team evaluations to determine the eligibility of referred children, as well as participate in team assessment to determine the functional developmental strengths/challenges of eligible children.
- Work together with families and other team members to develop appropriate Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) based upon family-identified priorities.
- Provide Family Service coordination including identifying, mobilizing, and coordinating community resources and services to enable the family to receive the maximum benefits from early intervention services.
- Collaborate with other community resources for assigned families.
- Complete appropriate documentation for accountability, compliance, billing, data entry and communication with other providers according to state, federal and local guidelines.
- Deliver ongoing home and community-based intervention utilizing a coaching model of caregiver support to integrate developmental activities into the child’s daily routines.
- Participate in teaming process.
- Monitor parent-child progress in terms of goals met.
Southeast Kansas Education Center conducts background screenings, post-offer, pre-employment, and random drug testing.
If interested, please go to complete the application which is located on the Greenbush website (GREENBUSH APPLICATION). Further inquiries can be sent to Kelly Frantz-Langford, Children’s Services Director, TARC, 2701 SW Randolph Ave., Topeka, KS 66611 785-232-0597 X8631 or email to E.O.E.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000