Early Intervention Special Education Teacher

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Job Summary :

The Early Intervention Teacher provides specialized instruction and support to young children with developmental delays or disabilities.

The teacher works collaboratively with families, caregivers, and a multidisciplinary team to create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and interventions that promote the child's development in areas such as communication, motor skills, social-emotional development, and cognitive abilities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assessment and Evaluation :
• Conduct developmental assessments to identify children’s strengths and areas of need.
• Use a variety of assessment tools and techniques to gather information about each child's development.
• Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) :
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized education plans for each child.
• Set realistic and measurable goals based on the child's unique needs and developmental levels.
• Instruction and Intervention :
• Provide direct instruction to children in one-on-one or small group settings.
• Use evidence-based strategies and interventions to support development in areas such as language, motor skills, social skills, and cognitive abilities.
• Adapt instructional methods to meet the diverse needs of children.
• Family Collaboration :
• Work closely with families and caregivers to support their understanding of their child’s development and to involve them in the intervention process.
• Provide guidance, resources, and training to families to help them support their child’s development at home.
• Collaboration with Professionals :
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other specialists, to coordinate services and ensure a holistic approach to intervention.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, case conferences, and IEP meetings.
• Documentation and Reporting :
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, progress notes, and IEP documentation.
• Prepare and submit reports as required by regulatory agencies and funding sources.
• Professional Development :
• Stay current with best practices in early childhood education and intervention through ongoing professional development.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
Qualifications :
• Education :
• Education :
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field.
• State certification or licensure in early childhood special education
• Experience :
• Experience working with young children, especially those with developmental delays or disabilities.
• Familiarity with early intervention principles and practices.
• Skills :
• Strong knowledge of child development and early intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and professionals.
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for working with young children.

Working Conditions :

• May require travel to different locations to provide services.
• May involve lifting and positioning young children.
6 days ago