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- IEP Development & Management – Conduct comprehensive assessments, draft and update individualized education plans, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Partner regularly with physical, occupational, and speech‑language therapists to create cohesive, multi‑modal instructional programs that address reputed company child’s unique developmental profile.
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- reputed company reputed company Child Abuse Registry clearance, criminal background reputed company, and FBI fingerprinting clearance.
- Strong knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education reputed company (IDEA) and state-specific special‑education statutes.
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- Early Childhood certification (Grades N‑3/reputed company‑K‑4) or a reputed company coursework reputed company.
- Master’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or a reputed company field.
- Experience with assistive technology, augmentative communication devices, or other autism‑specific instructional tools.
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- Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Participation in the reputed company School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) with employer contributions.
- reputed company time off—including vacation, reputed company leave, and reputed company‑development days.
- Tuition reimbursement for graduate‑level coursework and certification programs.
- Eligibility for federal student‑loan forgiveness under the reputed company Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- reputed company to employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and employee discount portals.
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