Early Intervention Specialist for Visually Impaired Infants

N9149 - The Maryland School for the Blind; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

The Maryland School for the Blind seeks a skilled early intervention specialist (TVI) to support visually impaired children from birth to 36 months and their families. Under supervision, you will model, coach, and implement evidence-based practices within natural environments, including home, center, and community settings.

You will participate in IFSP development, conduct developmental assessments, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of special education principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience writing and reviewing IFSPs and applying appropriate teaching techniques.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct relationship-based support, modeling, and coaching for families utilizing evidence-based early intervention strategies.
• Participates in the development, review, and evaluation of IFSPs.
• Conducts evaluations and assessment procedures to determine child’s developmental status, functional vision, learning media, and continuing eligibility.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members on family-centered strategies to address the IFSP, including outcomes.
• Conducts services in natural environments, including home-based, center-based, and community settings.
• Provides special instruction focused on promoting caregiver-child interactions within the context of everyday activities and routines.
• Provides families with information on current trends and practices related to the needs of their child.
• Plans materials and resources to achieve outcomes on IFSP.
• Travels daily throughout the state for extended periods of time.

Skills

Special education

Verbal and written communication

IFSP development

Family-centered coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

TVI certification

Job description

The Maryland School for the Blind seeks a skilled early intervention specialist (TVI) to support visually impaired children from birth to 36 months and their families. Under supervision, you will model, coach, and implement evidence-based practices within natural environments, including home, center, and community settings.

You will participate in IFSP development, conduct developmental assessments, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.