Up to 3 Early Intervention is seeking a motivated, efficient, committed, detail-oriented educator to provide coordination of services to families. The service coordinator coordinates all aspects of Up to 3 with individual families and also connects them to community resources. They ensure appropriate assessment, services and program processes and regulations are provided to families. Because a portion of the communities we serve require services in languages other than English, fluency in Spanish and English is a preferred qualification. This is a temporary hourly position. Applicants who are interested in a full-time, benefited service coordinator position can apply here."

• Incumbents in the Teacher, Early Intervention positions provide service coordination and developmental education to both families and children with specific disabilities in their homes, community, virtual visits using zoom and/or classroom settings in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations.

• Incumbents are required to follow the IDEA regulations and program’s responsibility.

• The Teacher, Early Intervention reports to the Division Director or Program Coordinator. The position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Provide families with the necessary knowledge and tools to enhance their child’s growth and development.

• Educates families as to the IDEA regulations, specifically parts C & B, and parental rights included therein.

• Coordinates and administers child evaluation and child and family assessments; facilitates and/or participates in the team determination of program eligibility.

• Provides individual instruction to parents to assist the family in understanding their child’s diagnosis and other instructional and developmental needs.

• Develops an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) which directs the specific services needed and who will deliver the services.

• Serves as a single point of contact to coordinate the delivery of services (e.g. occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language therapy, etc.) among providers, programs, and agencies.

• Provides evidence-based specialized instruction to child and/or parents related to:

• Developmentally appropriate transition classroom services for children.

• Home and center-based instructional services for children at risk for Autism and parents.

• Home-based developmental specialized instruction for child and parents.

• Coordinates and administers child evaluation and child and family assessments.

• Facilitates and/or participates in the team determination of program eligibility.

• Develops strategies to build on family concerns, priorities, and resources

• Reviews and monitors child and family files for compliance and completeness.

• Maintains adequate medical documentation.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, psychology, human development and family studies, social work, early childhood development, or other related degree, plus one year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Write and speak Spanish fluently.

• Baby Watch Early Intervention Credential.

• Training and experience in ASD methodology.

• Experience in Early Intervention in Utah.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Contact information for three professional references to be provided in the Candidate Profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice is Utah's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
(UCEDD). The IDRPP was established in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on the educational and social needs of children and
adults with disabilities. The IDRPP has since grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research,
training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, families, and the professionals who serve them.

The IDRPP is committed to hiring qualified people with disabilities, veterans, and individuals from diverse communities and backgrounds. We recognize
that diversity makes us stronger, and we welcome applicants who bring something different and unique to our organization. We value creativity, loyalty,
and hard work. We believe that we can change the world and make it a better, more inclusive place for everyone and we want to hire people who also
believe that they can make a difference. We have high standards and we hire exceptional people.

Mission:

We are working together to create inclusive communities and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families through
sustainable innovation, collaborative research, responsive service, and interdisciplinary training and education.

Values:

• We Innovate: We lead by developing dynamic, sustainable, forward-thinking programs and services.
• We Include: We demonstrate how to effectively work toward inclusive communities in our planning, programs, and services. We celebrate diversity in
  ability, race, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, politics, and religion.
• We Collaborate: We forge partnerships. Working together makes us more effective and responsive to the current needs of our clients and communities.
• We Care: We do what we do because we care. We are making the world a better place for people with disabilities and their families.

Funding Statement:

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice is one of the largest research and outreach centers at USU, and we are largely funded through
grants, contracts, and fee-for-service programs. All staff positions at the IDRPP are contingent upon funding, and all senior staff at the IDRPP with
graduate degrees are responsible for helping to generate funding to support our operations and growth.

College Highlights:

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning
opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five
stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community
across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.  

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.  

Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 7/2023

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023