The early interventionist position provides developmental therapy for families with children with developmental delays and disabilities (ages birth-5) in the home/community and center-based settings.
Must hold a baccalaureate and/or master and/or doctorate degree in early childhood special
education, early childhood education, child, and family studies (child development), early
intervention, deaf education or visual disabilities, special education K-12, elementary education,
communication disorders, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and/or
related field. Related field can include, but is not limited to, degree in social work, nursing,
psychology, education administration, or sociology. Related field degrees require a minimum of one
(1) year documented experience working with children with disabilities 0-5 years of age and their
families.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide special instruction, under the title of, Early Interventionist, providing developmental therapy based on the IFSP for families of children with developmental delays and disabilities. Provision of services required independent planning, scheduling and transportation to home/community environment and center-based setting set by the IFSP.
Contact and service documentation are required to record all interactions and services in child's educational record. Complete updates to IFSP goals and submit reports accordingly every six months for every child/family.
Attend staff meetings, required trainings and seminars and additional training hours to maintain professional qualifications. Participate in and meet with supervisors to provide support through observations and meetings.
Other duties as assigned.