Childhaven seeks a Special Educator to provide individualized special instruction to children from birth through two in natural environments, including their homes, classrooms, and other community locations.
ABOUT CHILDHAVEN
Mission: We partner with parents and community to strengthen families, prevent childhood trauma and its damaging effects, and prepare children for a lifetime of well-being.
Vision: All children are safe and healthy; flourishing physically, socially, emotionally, and educationally; well-nurtured by family and community.
Values and Commitment: Childhaven serves families from diverse communities and are committed to racial equity in our programs and services. We also value diversity and inclusion in our workforces and we are committed to recruiting candidates.
Programs:
Childhaven is organized into three primary program and service lines that contribute to supporting youth and families. Youth Mental Health, Early Intervention, Early Leaning: ECLIPSE, ECEAP and Headstart.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Every role at Childhaven makes an impact! Special Educator responsibilities include:
- Provide individualized and group special instruction to develop cognitive, social, communication, gross and fine motor skills for children, ages birth-to-three.
- Collaborate with the Early Intervention team, Family Resources Coordinators (FRCs), and Childhaven program staff on interdisciplinary IFSPs, goal-setting, and case review.
- Maintain documentation of case records and ensure compliance with Part C and other policies.
- Communicate with insurance providers, school districts, and other outside resources as needed.
- Engage and empower parents in all individual and group sessions, providing training and support that allow them to meet the needs of their children.
- Area that the candidate will be covering: Seattle, West Seattle, Skyway and Burien/Highline.
ABOUT YOU:
Ideal candidates will be excited to work with a multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed early learning, early intervention, and infant mental health services to families with high needs. You’ll believe in strength-based collaboration with children and families that improves their lives.
Minimum qualifications:
- Washington State teaching certificate with a special education endorsement
- A verifiable safe driving record; a valid driver’s license; the state required minimum auto insurance; ability to use your own vehicle for the job
- You have a cleared Portable Background check through Department of Early Learning.
- You are able to pass Childhaven's background check and drug screen.
- You have a TB test by the Mantoux method.
- Your certifications are current in Pediatric/Adult CPR, first aid and AED, HIV and blood borne pathogens.
- Washington State teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.
- Or, have taken the following courses:
- Child development
- Evaluation/assessment
- Family systems
- Intervention/curriculum
Substituting Experience for Coursework: At least 4 years' experience providing early intervention can replace the family systems and intervention/curriculum courses.
Childhaven serves families from diverse communities and we are committed to recruiting candidates who reflect this diversity. Multilingual and multicultural candidates are highly encouraged to apply!
We strive to make Childhaven a great place to work by living our values: Teamwork, Equity, Excellence, Dedication, and Respect. Here’s a little bit about what we offer our staff:
- We believe in fully transparent hiring practices. The salary range for Special Educators is $44,720-62,733, dependent on experience.
- We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance. Expanded benefits include a flexible spending account, education reimbursement and a 403(b) savings program with employer contributions. A full listing of benefits is available.
- No matter what your role is, you'll get opportunities to attend a wide variety of trainings on clinical and education topics, advocacy, management skills, and more. We also work hard to make sure that you have a mentor—a person who's helping you grow professionally.
- We’re dedicated to serving the full range of cultural diversity in our community, and to providing families with care that’s relevant to them and their values. As a member of Childhaven staff, you’ll be encouraged to contribute to community engagement strategies and to serve on our Racial Equity Team, which makes ongoing recommendations to ensure that our programs and protocols are doing their part to dismantle systemic racism.
To Be Considered
- Complete an online application
- Attach a cover letter detailing how your experience and education that qualifies you
for the position
- Include a resume that details you professional and relevant experience to the position.
