Special Needs Liaison

Job Description

Job Description

Utah Community Action of Salt Lake City, UT is seeking to hire a Special Needs Liaison. This is a full-time, year-round, benefit-eligible position.Position SummaryThe Special Needs Liaison is responsible for assisting in the evaluation and assessment of speech/language and developmental screenings. This position will collaborate with local school districts, staff, and parents to determine if further evaluation for special education is needed. They support teaching staff in developing and implementing intervention plans and implementing IFSP and Individualized Education Plan goals.Pay and BenefitsThis Special Needs Liaison position earns a competitive wage of at least 27.70/hour. We also offer generous benefits that you have year-round, including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), a healthcare spending account (HSA) with up to a $2,500 match, a 401k plan with 5% match, short and long-term disability, accident insurance, life insurance, 11 paid holidays, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, paid time off (PTO) up to 192 hours a year, and an hour of paid time on Fridays for self-care.Required QualificationsBachelor 's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field with an emphasis in Early Childhood Development or Special EducationOne year of experience working in an early childhood setting with children who have special needsValid driver's licenseWe look forward to finding a candidate who is passionate about helping children with special needs grow to their fullest potential! If that's you, please apply!The Agency is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is dedicated to the following practices: To recruit, employ, train, and promote persons for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or pregnancy-related conditions, veteran, genetic information, military service, immunity status or other protected-group status and to base decisions regarding applicants and employees on an individual's job-related qualifications and other relevant and lawful factors.