PSD Special Education Specialist at San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for a Special Education Specialist who identifies children participating in the County's Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Programs who are "at-risk" for a variety of developmental delays and/or disabilities, coordinates screenings and/or assessments of the child, and provides educational techniques to enhance the child's learning. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the County. *Official Title – Special Education Specialist
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The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for a Special Education Specialist who identifies children participating in the County's Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Programs who are "at-risk" for a variety of developmental delays and/or disabilities, coordinates screenings and/or assessments of the child, and provides educational techniques to enhance the child's learning.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).
2) A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
3) Must be able to lift and carry a small child (up to 50 lbs.) as needed; in the event of an emergency. Other physical demands include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, using smell and touch, working outside and vision and hearing.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871)Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION: A completed Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Special Education, Liberal Studies, or a closely related Human Services field. (Transcripts AND degree MUST be attached to your application.) - AND - EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a behavioral specialist, case manager, counselor, or disabilities coordinator in a social services or early intervention program which provides comprehensive services to families and children at risk of developmental delays and/or disabilities. (This experience must be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of the Application.) Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: A copy of legible transcripts AND copy of degree must be attached to your application (Word or PDF format) or submitted by the filing deadline: via fax to (909) 383-2394 or email to Employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Subject: PSD Special Education Specialist. Failure to provide the requested documents by the final filling deadline may result in disqualification of the application.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION: A completed Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Special Education, Liberal Studies, or a closely related Human Services field. (Transcripts AND degree MUST be attached to your application.) - AND - EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a behavioral specialist, case manager, counselor, or disabilities coordinator in a social services or early intervention program which provides comprehensive services to families and children at risk of developmental delays and/or disabilities. (This experience must be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of the Application.) Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: A copy of legible transcripts AND copy of degree must be attached to your application (Word or PDF format) or submitted by the filing deadline: via fax to (909) 383-2394 or email to Employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Subject: PSD Special Education Specialist. Failure to provide the requested documents by the final filling deadline may result in disqualification of the application.