Special Instructor
About The Position
This is a full-time/part-time position focused on providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or are at risk for delays. The role involves working in natural environments such as homes, daycares, and community settings. The Special Instructor will conduct assessments, provide coaching and support to families and caregivers, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and monitor Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). The position requires maintaining client records, attending meetings and trainings, and traveling within an established territory.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Education (Early Childhood, Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education), Child/Human Development (with approval from BabyNet State Office and a focus in Early Childhood, Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education), Child Life, Communication Disorders, Family Studies/Family and Consumer Sciences, or Psychology.
- At least one year of documented experience working with infants and toddlers OR working with children ages birth to 5 years with disabilities.
- Must submit an application to the Team for Early Childhood Solutions (TECS) office.
- Must meet requirements for the South Carolina Infant-Toddler Credential.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience with South Carolina's BabyNet Early Intervention Program.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a minimum caseload of eighteen (18) clients/families (if full-time).
- Establishes and maintains professional relationships with families based on trust and respect.
- Provides early intervention services in the natural environment to infants and toddlers (birth to three) with developmental delays or at risk.
- Conducts comprehensive family and child assessments.
- Provides coaching and support to families and caregivers.
- Works with family members and caregivers to create learning opportunities.
- Provides families with information on current research and evidence-based practices.
- Takes detailed anecdotal notes and writes reports on child’s development and progress.
- Works with families, caregivers, and IFSP team members to develop functional IFSP goals or outcomes.
- Monitors IFSPs in accordance with BabyNet policies and procedures.
- Functions as a member of the child’s interdisciplinary team, shares information, and consults with other professionals.
- Submits accurate and timely routine documentation (clinical service notes) as required.
- Ensures client records are kept confidential, accurately maintained, organized, and up to date.
- Attends all KIDS staff meetings and/or other meetings and trainings as required.
- Must be willing to travel established territory as needed.
- Performs other duties as designated by the Special Instruction Supervisor, EI Program Manager, or Executive Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
