Early Childhood Special Educator

A Step Ahead is recruiting a fun-loving Early Childhood Special Educator to join our growing team of early support for infants and toddlers providers. Work with infants and toddlers and their caregivers in the home environment to improve developmental skills. Servicing the Bethel, Franklin Pierce, Puyallup, Orting & Eatonville School Districts, we offer a flexible and positive working environment, where you'll be part of a dynamic, committed, fun and friendly multidisciplinary staff Including speech, physical, occupational & infant mental health therapists along with other educators. Duties include: Assessment and evaluation, development of home programs, assisting in the development of Individual Family Service Plans, participation in multidisciplinary planning and teams.

Minimum Requirements

  • Washington State Teaching Certificate

  • Degree in Special Education, Early Childhood or related field.

  • Experience with children under the age of 5 and a wide range of diagnoses including: Autism, genetic disorders, medically fragile, and motor-speech disorders, strongly preferred

  • Valid Washington Drivers License & Current Auto Insurance

  • Current First Aid/CPR

  • Must Pass Criminal Background Check

Personal Attributes & Responsibilities

  • Flexibility

  • Good Time Management & Organizational Skills

  • Fun-Loving

  • Enjoys working with a variety of caregivers

  • Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Details & Benefits

This is a full-time salaried position that includes: paid time off after 6 month orientation period. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Simple IRA contributions matched after one year. Cell Phone Allowance. Mileage Reimbursement, Professional Development reimbursement, flexible schedules.

To learn more about A Step Ahead browse our website asapc.org or call 253.471.2727. To apply, please send your resume & cover letter to David by clicking the button below

Pay: $60,000.00 - $108,000.00 per year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, genetic information, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

Anna Osgoodby