The Special Education Teacher serves as a primary service provider for children birth to three, conducting evaluations and developing individualized family service plans. They provide early intervention services through coaching models and maintain detailed case records while collaborating with internal and external team members.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education and possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. A WI DPI 808 or 809 teaching license is preferred, and the role requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
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Job description
***salary is commensurate with experience***
Essential functions – birth to three
Serves as the Primary Service Provider, Secondary Service Provider, or other team member for children as assigned
Evaluates children using the DAYC-2 or other standardized/norm-referenced evaluation and assessment tools per direction of the program
In partnership with the family and their Service Coordinator, creates and reviews IFSP focusing on the family’s routines, cultural practices, traditions and goals
Provides ongoing Early Intervention services to families and other caregivers, both in-person and virtually, using Primary Coaching model
Models and demonstrates a variety of behavior techniques to help children demonstrate positive behaviors that meet the goals established by the family, including redirection, prevention, consistent clear rules, logical or natural consequences, and problem-solving
Complies with mandated Agency, County, State and Federal regulations and timelines
Communicates regularly and effectively with internal and external team members regarding the needs of the family, the progress of the child and all other components of the program
Actively coaches team members at weekly meetings, sharing effective techniques and best practices
Maintains accurate and detailed case notes and submits service unit reports on or before the deadline
Attends trainings as required or needed
Serves as a positive role model and an ambassador for St. Francis Children’s Center and for Milwaukee County
Performs other duties as requested or assigned
Physical demands of the position
Stand and walk
Bend, twist and reach
Far vision at 20 feet or further, near vision at 20 inches or less
Speak and hear
Kneel, crouch, climb, feel and stoop
Lift and carry objects weighing up to thirty-five lbs.
Push/pull objects at a medium intensity level of effort
Handle or manipulate objects at a medium intensity level of effort
Mental requirements
Must have ability to cope with changes in routine to accommodate needs of the agency
Must be able to handle multiple tasks at a time
Must be able to continually interact with co-workers, parents and children in a positive manner
Must be able to make decisions and exercise good judgment under stress and time restraints
Environmental/Working conditions
Inside work environment approximately 75% of the time (homes, daycares, community locations, work-from-home, SFCC offices and classrooms)
Requires driving up to 33% of the time
Equipment used
Computer/Laptop
Copy machine
Scanner
Fax machine
Personal telephone, voicemail, cell phone
Required education/License/Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education from an accredited college required
WI DPI 808 or 809 Teaching License preferred, early childhood or special education teaching license required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and must have a clean driving record. Driving record will be checked with the Division of Motor Vehicles. A clean driving record constitutes having no more than two minor violations; or having one minor violation and no more than two at-fault accidents. Proof of Auto Insurance must also be provided. Minimum required coverage is $100,000/300,000 bodily injury and
$100,000 property damage.
CPR certification preferred
Required knowledge and skills
Strong customer service skills
Understand and follow written and verbal directions
Read, write, basic math skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Positive and friendly attitude
Strong organizational skills
Ability to function effectively in a team setting
Ability to adjust to various work changes that occur throughout the day
Behavior and Attitude
The mission and philosophy of St.
Francis Children’s Center requires this position to perform in both a professional and personable manner.
The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, clients, and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.
Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each client, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.
In addition, strict client confidentiality must be maintained.
Equal employment opportunity policy
St. Francis Children’s Center is in compliance with the equal opportunity policy and standards of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services and all applicable local, state and federal statutes and regulations relating to nondiscrimination in employment and service delivery.
It is our responsibility to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. No otherwise qualified person shall be excluded from employment, be denied the benefits of employment or otherwise be subject to discrimination in employment in any manner on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, disability or association with a person with a disability, arrest or conviction record, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy, political belief, or affiliation, military participation, or use or non-use of lawful products off the employer’s premises during working hours. All supervisors and managers are expected to support goals and programmatic activities relating to nondiscrimination in employment.
