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Early Intervention Specialist
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$62,446 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- $24.
CPR Full Job Description Description:
Summary/Objective- Provide Specialized Skills Training services, Evaluation and IFSP Development services to assigned clients as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Supervisory Responsibility None Requirements:
Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 18 hours in related coursework including three hours in child development. Certification as a fully qualified EIS Professional in the State of Texas ECI Program. Valid driver's license, CPR and First Aid. Preferred Education and Experience At least two years' experience working with children under the age of three years and experience working with children having developmental delays or medical diagnosis that qualify for ECI services. Experience educating parents on typical child development, as well as, atypical child development, to include providing presentations to families, staff and other community settings. Experience working with children diagnosed with or suspected of ASD. Experience working with challenging behaviors. Additional Eligibility Qualifications Must pass criminal history background check Reliable vehicle to provide Specialized Skills Training for home visits and community settings. Must have own cell phone for correspondence and communication with families and other staff. Other Duties- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work Environment
- Work is primarily in the child's "natural" environment. May provide services via telehealth platform as approved by program director and funding source. Occasional visits to the office may be necessary to turn in paperwork, make copies, fax documents, etc. Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Carry Stand:
F Walk:
F 11-20 lbsSit:
F Manual Dexterity/Touch C Reach Outward F Reach Above Shoulder O Push / Pull Climb F 12 lbs or less Crawl O Squat or Kneel O Bend F Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception) C N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33%
- 66% of the time (2.5
- 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Essential Functions
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance