Job Category: Exempt

PCLS: 30457

Salary Grade: F

Summary

Incumbents in the Teacher, Early Intervention positions provide service coordination and developmental education to both families and children with specific disabilities in their homes, community, and/or classroom settings in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations. Incumbents are required to follow the IDEA regulations and program’s responsibility.

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

The Teacher, Early Intervention reports to an Assistant Director or Program Coordinator. The positions do not have supervisory responsibilities.

Typical Functions

1. Provide families with the necessary knowledge and tools to enhance their child’s growth and development.
2. Educates families as to the IDEA regulations, specifically parts C & B, and parental rights included therein.
3. Coordinates and administers child evaluation and child and family assessments; facilitates and/or participates in the team determination of program eligibility.
4. Provides individual instruction to parents to assist the family in understanding their child’s diagnosis and other instructional and developmental needs.
5. Develops an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) which directs the specific services needed and who will deliver the services.
6. Serves as a single point of contact to coordinate the delivery of services (e.g. occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language therapy, etc.) among providers, programs, and agencies.
7. Provides evidence-based specialized instruction to child and/or parents related to: a) developmentally appropriate transition classroom services for children, b) home and center-based instructional services for children at risk for Autism and parents, and c) home-based developmental specialized instruction for child and parents.
8. Coordinates and administers child evaluation and child and family assessments; facilitates and/or participates in the team determination of program eligibility.
9. Develops strategies to build on family concerns, priorities, and resources.
10. Reviews and monitors child and family files for compliance and completeness; maintains adequate medical documentation.
11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of infant development.
2. Ability to interpret and integrate assessment information needed to develop individualized plans.
3. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
4. Knowledge of teaching methods, curriculum, and education programs designed for families with children/child with disabilities.
5. Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive and/or confidential issues.
6. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
7. Ability to train and guide staff and volunteers.
8. Ability to attend activities required by the State Health Department Baby Watch Early Intervention program.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in special education, psychology, human development and family studies, social work, early childhood development, or other related degree plus one year of relevant experience.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. This position requires moderate physical activity, including the handling of light weight objects up to 20 pounds and/or standing or walking more than four hours per day. Employees often bend, stoop, kneel, and/or crawl, and often use repetitive hand motions. Incumbents almost constantly listen, hear, and talk.

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.