The West Central Education District is looking for either a B-3 ECSE Teacher OR a B-3 Speech Language Pathologist.
See both job descriptions below:
Job Title: Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher- 1.0 FTE (190 Day Contract)
Location: West Central Education District-providing B-3 Part C ECSE service to 1 or more member district (Paynesville, Albany, Sauk Centre, and Melrose)
Reports To: WCED Special Education Supervisor
Position Overview: WCED is seeking a full time Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) teacher. The ECSE teacher provides direct services to early childhood special education students.
Essential Functions:
* Plans and implements educational services;
* Conducts appropriate interventions and assists parent’s in-home facilitation;
* Provides comprehensive developmental evaluation and/or screening for children referred for services;
* Communicates with district administrative staff and other district staff as appropriate about students served, progress and emerging issues;
* Communicated with outside agencies and collaborative services for children, as appropriate and on an individual basis;
* Facilitates a transition plan to preschool when child is ready;
* Conducts and maintains appropriate due process documentation related to screening, evaluations, and services for young children with disabilities;
* Adheres to all due process procedures and compliance requirements;
* Provides good public relations and customer service with member districts, staff, parents and the general public;
* Follows all policies and regulations;
* Regular and prompt attendance is essential;
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher;
* Thorough knowledge of due process procedures unique to the Birth to 3 years old population (Part C) ;
* Thorough knowledge of best practices for children with disabilities, ages Birth to 7 years;
* General knowledge of special education practices and procedures;
* Ability to demonstrate confidentiality;
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff, administrators, and outside agencies;
* Ability to handle a variety of assignments or problems independently;
* Ability to apply a variety of procedures and policies;
* Ability to collect, read, summarize, compare, and apply data;
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, school staff, administrators, and other agencies;
* Ability to present to small groups and large groups;
* Ability to write clearly and concisely;
* Ability to use modern office equipment, technology, and related software.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, & REGISTRATIONS:
Licensed as an ECSE teacher by PELSB; other valid teaching licenses may be considered
Valid Driver's License
Working Conditions:
* Services are delivered in homes, childcare settings, and other community locations.
* Frequent travel across the service area is required; must be able to drive.
* Work may involve exposure to pets, allergens, or varying home conditions.
* Requires flexibility in scheduling to accommodate family needs.
* Light physical demands including lifting and positioning young children.
* Requires vocal and auditory communication, visual acuity for assessment and observation.
TO APPLY:
Email the completed job application<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wced6026.org%2Fpages%2Fuploaded_files%2FWCED%2520Employment%2520Application.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cd9512497b90d4e3297ea08dda1fb9951%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638844825484324124%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yJWGZwnlA64wlzP3r2VSTDQQd0pCDqmzNi3Ov%2FWfZj0%3D&reserved=0>, letter of interest, resume, and 2 letters of reference to Erin Hoffman, Executive Director at ehoffman@wced6026.com<mailto:ehoffman@wced6026.com>.
OR
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist – Part C- 1.0 FTE (190 Day Contract)
Location: West Central Education District- providing SLP services to 1 or more member district (Paynesville, Albany, Sauk Centre, and Melrose)
Reports To: Special Education Supervisor
Position Overview: WCED is seeking a full time Speech Language Pathologist to provide services to Part C students and families.
Essential Functions:
* Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine eligibility for Part C services.
* Assess communication, language, speech, and feeding/swallowing skills in infants and toddlers.
* Provide family-centered intervention using a coaching model in home, childcare, and other natural environments.
* Develop and implement outcomes on the IFSP in collaboration with families and the interdisciplinary team.
* Participate in IFSP meetings, periodic reviews, and transition planning to Part B (age 3+ services).
* Collaborate with families to monitor child progress and adjust interventions as needed.
* Provide education and training to families and caregivers to support communication development.
* Maintain accurate documentation, including evaluation reports, session notes, and progress updates.
* Ensure compliance with state and federal Part C early intervention requirements.
* Submit third party billing data as required.
* Participate in interagency collaboration and referral coordination as appropriate.
* Travel to homes and community settings across the service area; must be able to drive.
* Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Strong knowledge of early childhood development, particularly speech, language, and feeding milestones.
* Understanding of family-centered practices and coaching strategies for early intervention.
* Knowledge of Part C regulations and IFSP processes.
* Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families in natural environments.
* Ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with families and team members.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency with technology tools used for documentation and virtual service delivery, if applicable.
* Knowledge of third party billing procedures and requirements.
* Commitment to cultural responsiveness and confidentiality.
* Ability to demonstrate confidentiality;
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff, administrators, and outside agencies;
* Ability to handle a variety of assignments or problems independently;
* Ability to apply a variety of procedures and policies;
* Ability to collect, read, summarize, compare, and apply data;
* Ability to present to small groups and large groups;
* Ability to write clearly and concisely;
* Ability to use modern office equipment, technology, and related software.
Education:
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
Licensure/Certification:
* Valid Minnesota licensure as an Educational Speech Language Pathologist (through PELSB)
* Valid Driver’s License
Working Conditions:
* Services are delivered in homes, childcare settings, and other community locations.
* Frequent travel across the service area is required; must be able to drive.
* Work may involve exposure to pets, allergens, or varying home conditions.
* Requires flexibility in scheduling to accommodate family needs.
* Light physical demands including lifting and positioning young children.
* Requires vocal and auditory communication, visual acuity for assessment and observation.
TO APPLY:
Email the completed job application<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wced6026.org%2Fpages%2Fuploaded_files%2FWCED%2520Employment%2520Application.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cd9512497b90d4e3297ea08dda1fb9951%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638844825484349964%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=AzXQ%2FMr4u3nx89xE2XpL54ov%2BoR%2FlPB8UbaEpe8B%2B%2B8%3D&reserved=0>, letter of interest, resume, and 2 letters of reference to Erin Hoffman, Executive Director at ehoffman@wced6026.com<mailto:ehoffman@wced6026.com>.
The West Central Education District is looking for either a B-3 ECSE Teacher OR a B-3 Speech Language Pathologist.
See both job descriptions below:
Job Title: Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher- 1.0 FTE (190 Day Contract)
Location: West Central Education District-providing B-3 Part C ECSE service to 1 or more member district (Paynesville, Albany, Sauk Centre, and Melrose)
Reports To: WCED Special Education Supervisor
Position Overview: WCED is seeking a full time Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) teacher. The ECSE teacher provides direct services to early childhood special education students.
Essential Functions:
Plans and implements educational services;
Conducts appropriate interventions and assists parent’s in-home facilitation;
Provides comprehensive developmental evaluation and/or screening for children referred for services;
Communicates with district administrative staff and other district staff as appropriate about students served, progress and emerging issues;
Communicated with outside agencies and collaborative services for children, as appropriate and on an individual basis;
Facilitates a transition plan to preschool when child is ready;
Conducts and maintains appropriate due process documentation related to screening, evaluations, and services for young children with disabilities;
Adheres to all due process procedures and compliance requirements;
Provides good public relations and customer service with member districts, staff, parents and the general public;
Follows all policies and regulations;
Regular and prompt attendance is essential;
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher;
Thorough knowledge of due process procedures unique to the Birth to 3 years old population (Part C) ;
Thorough knowledge of best practices for children with disabilities, ages Birth to 7 years;
General knowledge of special education practices and procedures;
Ability to demonstrate confidentiality;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff, administrators, and outside agencies;
Ability to handle a variety of assignments or problems independently;
Ability to apply a variety of procedures and policies;
Ability to collect, read, summarize, compare, and apply data;
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, school staff, administrators, and other agencies;
Ability to present to small groups and large groups;
Ability to write clearly and concisely;
Ability to use modern office equipment, technology, and related software.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, & REGISTRATIONS:
Licensed as an ECSE teacher by PELSB; other valid teaching licenses may be considered
Valid Driver's License
Working Conditions:
Services are delivered in homes, childcare settings, and other community locations.
Frequent travel across the service area is required; must be able to drive.
Work may involve exposure to pets, allergens, or varying home conditions.
Requires flexibility in scheduling to accommodate family needs.
Light physical demands including lifting and positioning young children.
Requires vocal and auditory communication, visual acuity for assessment and observation.
TO APPLY:
Email the completed job application, letter of interest, resume, and 2 letters of reference to Erin Hoffman, Executive Director at ehoffman@wced6026.com.
OR
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist – Part C- 1.0 FTE (190 Day Contract)
Location: West Central Education District- providing SLP services to 1 or more member district (Paynesville, Albany, Sauk Centre, and Melrose)
Reports To: Special Education Supervisor
Position Overview: WCED is seeking a full time Speech Language Pathologist to provide services to Part C students and families.
Essential Functions:
Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine eligibility for Part C services.
Assess communication, language, speech, and feeding/swallowing skills in infants and toddlers.
Provide family-centered intervention using a coaching model in home, childcare, and other natural environments.
Develop and implement outcomes on the IFSP in collaboration with families and the interdisciplinary team.
Participate in IFSP meetings, periodic reviews, and transition planning to Part B (age 3+ services).
Collaborate with families to monitor child progress and adjust interventions as needed.
Provide education and training to families and caregivers to support communication development.
Maintain accurate documentation, including evaluation reports, session notes, and progress updates.
Ensure compliance with state and federal Part C early intervention requirements.
Submit third party billing data as required.
Participate in interagency collaboration and referral coordination as appropriate.
Travel to homes and community settings across the service area; must be able to drive.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of early childhood development, particularly speech, language, and feeding milestones.
Understanding of family-centered practices and coaching strategies for early intervention.
Knowledge of Part C regulations and IFSP processes.
Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families in natural environments.
Ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with families and team members.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with technology tools used for documentation and virtual service delivery, if applicable.
Knowledge of third party billing procedures and requirements.
Commitment to cultural responsiveness and confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate confidentiality;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff, administrators, and outside agencies;
Ability to handle a variety of assignments or problems independently;
Ability to apply a variety of procedures and policies;
Ability to collect, read, summarize, compare, and apply data;
Ability to present to small groups and large groups;
Ability to write clearly and concisely;
Ability to use modern office equipment, technology, and related software.
Education:
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
Licensure/Certification:
Working Conditions:
Services are delivered in homes, childcare settings, and other community locations.
Frequent travel across the service area is required; must be able to drive.
Work may involve exposure to pets, allergens, or varying home conditions.
Requires flexibility in scheduling to accommodate family needs.
Light physical demands including lifting and positioning young children.
Requires vocal and auditory communication, visual acuity for assessment and observation.
TO APPLY:
Email the completed job application, letter of interest, resume, and 2 letters of reference to Erin Hoffman, Executive Director at ehoffman@wced6026.com.
