Job Posting Title
Early Development Specialist
Agency
805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Supervisory Organization
Dept Rehabilitation Services–Oklahoma School For The Deaf
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Annual salary range is commensurate with experience/education.
Salary Ranges
$40,623.45 - $53,832.45 (Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years’ experience to 25 years’ experience)
$42,072.45 - $55,850.55 (Master’s Degree with 2 years’ experience to 25 years’ experience).
Basic Purpose
Position is a contracted position for 210 days per year.
Position provides early intervention for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, ages birth to five and their families across the state of Oklahoma. Maintains contacts/home visits working toward outcomes in accordance with the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) under Part C of IDEA and the Family Language Plan (FLP) under the FEELS Program at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf. Plans/implements home visits and other interactions designed to address IFSP outcomes for children and families within their natural routines. Video conferencing may be utilized to provide services per program guidelines. Engage family and child in ongoing assessment and evaluation in order to appropriately address next steps. Participate as a member of a team during evaluations/assessment. Ensures early intervention services and documentation is in compliance with state and federal laws and mandates. Organizes/leads family engagement events and educational opportunities for families and children. Collaborates within community programs and resources to support families and children. Works in partnership with OSD’s Early Childhood Education Centers teachers on goals for children jointly enrolled in ECEC and FEELS. Plans/implements training/mentoring for parent advisors, community partners and educational partners on core competencies related to working with children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Organizes/leads parent infant/toddler classes at OSD Early Childhood Education Centers or other locations determined by department. Establishes IFSPs and attending IEPs as requested and oversees transition from IDEA Part C to Part B. Attends workshops, conferences, presentations, and other training opportunities as required by the program.
Typical Functions
Level Descriptor
Education And Experience
Master’s degree preferred with area of concentration in Deaf Education, Early Intervention/Early Childhood, or Speech Language Pathology or similar field; or Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education or in a related field and 2 years of experience in providing home-based intervention to children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Current certification in deaf education is required.
Special Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Selective Qualifications: Fluent in American Sign Language.
Additional
Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur.
Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.
Method of Application: ALL SOURCES – Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency, OR currently in trial period status, must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com).
Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in state service, must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.com)
For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at
[email protected].
For inquiries on the application process or general application inquiries, please contact Applicant Services at (405) 521-2177.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
