Early Childhood Special Educator (Spanish-Speaking)

The Early Childhood Special Educator will provide culturally relevant early intervention services for Latino families in their home, in the community or in a classroom environment.  This will include developing, coordinating and implementing an educational program for each enrolled child addressing cognitive, social and adaptive strengths and challenges. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to curriculum planning and implementation; formal evaluations and progress reports; participation in development of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) as part of a transdisciplinary team; conducting home visits or other programs as assigned; and coordination of enrollment with Family Resources Coordinator (FRC) into appropriate community or Kindering Center programs, support groups and other services.

Requirements include:

• B.A. degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Washington State teaching certificate, provisional certificate or teaching certificate in process.
• Practical experience in early childhood education and working with children with special needs.
• Fluent in Spanish, native speaker strongly preferred.

Competitive salary, based on education and experience; 44-week contract year; excellent benefits.

Kindering Center is an early intervention neurodevelopmental center providing both center-and home-based services.  We are an equal opportunity employer.

Resume and cover letter to wendy.olsen@kindering.org.  No phone calls or walk-ins, please.