At Children’s Therapy Center, we are on a mission to maximize the potential of children with special needs. We provide individualized, family-centered therapy including early intervention services, early childhood special education, physical, occupational and speech therapy. In partnership with parents and caregivers, we celebrate where each child is today and work toward who they can become.

Founded in 1979, Children’s Therapy Center has grown from a dream shared by a handful of visionary pediatric therapists to the largest and most comprehensive independent nonprofit pediatric therapy program in Washington State. Growth like ours does not happen by chance. It takes a commitment to quality services, collaboration, innovation and a focus on excellence in all areas.

Children’s Therapy Center is looking for a Special Educator (Teacher) to join our Early Intervention Team serving the Burien, WA service area! Special Educators provide educational experiences for infants and toddlers in integrated playgroups of 6-8 children. They also provide one-on-one special instruction services in children’s natural environments, including their homes and other community locations. A primary focus of the program is empowering parents to help their children. Therefore, parents are active participants in all group and one-on-one sessions.

Primary Responsibilities
Provide group and one-on-one special instruction to develop cognitive, social, self-help, communication, gross motor, and fine motor skills for children with varied abilities and special needs
Provide developmentally appropriate experiences that promote exploration, learning, fun, and the formation of secure and trusting relationships for children birth to three years
Partner with parents and support them as their child’s first teacher
Participate in the development of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members to support the IFSP outcomes
Coordinate and administer evaluations and assessments
Document progress towards student goals in the play group and individual settings.
Collaborate with the education & therapy team to develop lesson plans
Maintain notes regarding family contacts, community visits, referrals, etc.
Collaborate with therapy team to write transition reports for children exiting birth to three services
Seek out community resources to enrich the educational content of the program

Demonstrable experience and other qualifications:

Current Washington State teaching certificate required

Early Childhood Ed or Special Education endorsement preferred

Graduate of an accredited Education program, with a Master’s degree.

Strong knowledge of early childhood development and disabilities.

Related experience with infants, toddlers, and their families in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Exceptional interpersonal, and technical skills.

Ability to “think outside the box” and work independently

Organized and efficient

Comfortable in a busy, multi-task environment

Knowledge of and experience in providing current best practice services for children on the autism spectrum preferred

Current CPR/First Aid card required; reliable transportation required for travel

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.