Bilingual Early Interventionist

*Title:* Bilingual Early Interventionist _*(Apply at oaisd.
org/jobs #1226)*_ *Reports to*: Director of Early Childhood Programs _*(Apply at oaisd.
org/jobs #1226)*_ *Qualifications:* Position requires a degree in a related field of Special Education such as a Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Early Childhood Teacher, School Social Worker, Nurse, etc.
(Applicants who are nearing completion of degree within the next 18 months will also be considered.
) Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant may also be considered.
Salary would be reflective of degree and certification.
_*(Apply at oaisd.
org/jobs #1226)*_ The successful candidate must fluently communicate in Spanish and English.
Experience working with young children (aged 0-3) and/or children with disabilities and their families is desired.
A strong knowledge of childhood development needed.
_*(Apply at oaisd.
org/jobs #1226)*_ *Description:* Individual needed to work as part of a Primary Service Provider Model team; required to work on all aspects of a child’s development.
Travel throughout Ottawa Area Intermediate School District is required.
Lifting, sitting on floor, stooping crouching and bending also required.
Spanish speaking is a must.
_*(Apply at oaisd.
org/jobs #1226)*_ *Requirements and Responsibilities include*: - Supports families in English and/or Spanish as their primary service provider, providing interpreter services with other providers as needed.
- Conducts assessments appropriate to determine eligibility for Early On.
- Supports children aged 0-3, in all areas of development.
- Provides services in the family’s home and/or child-care setting.
- Coaches families and/or caregivers in appropriate child development.
- Knowledgeable about Special Education rules and regulations.
- Connects families to resources to help meet their needs.
- Prepares and submits Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) paperwork and participates in Individualized Education Plans (IEP) as needed.
- Provides services according to a year-round calendar.
- Works as part of a Primary Service Provider Model team in which the employee is required to work on all aspects of a child’s development and utilize other team members for support and guidance.
- Provides occasional office support for Spanish/English translation as needed.
_*(Apply at oaisd.
org/jobs #1226)*_ *Job Type*: Regular and continuous _*(Apply at oaisd.
org/jobs #1226)*_ *Schedule*: Full Time, balanced calendar _*(Apply at oaisd.
org/jobs #1226)*_ *Compensation:* Per OAISD salary guidance, $65,000 to start, for candidates holding the proper degree; higher depending on level of Spanish fluency.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant may also be considered.
Salary would be reflective of degree and certification.
_*(Apply at oaisd.
org/jobs #1226)*_ *Benefits*: Benefits available including medical, dental, and vision insurance with the option to take cash in lieu of insurance.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.
00 - $68,000.
00 per year Benefits: * AD&D insurance * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Loan assistance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Grade school specialties: * Pre-Kindergarten Physical setting: * Development center * Special education school Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends Ability to Relocate: * Holland, MI 49424: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person