Special Instructor (81183)

KIDS; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KIDS is seeking an Early Intervention Specialist to serve infants and toddlers with developmental delays or risks in Charleston, SC. The role involves delivering services in the child’s natural environment, coaching families, and documenting progress for each plan.

The candidate will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, maintain confidential records, and travel within the territory as needed. A related degree and experience with BabyNet are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/degree in the listed education areas or equivalent
• Experience with infants/toddlers birth to 5 with disabilities preferred
• Knowledge of BabyNet and IFSP processes beneficial

Responsibilities

• Maintains a minimum caseload of 18 clients/families (if full-time).
• Provides early intervention services in home, daycare, or community settings.
• Coaches and supports families to enhance child learning in natural environments.
• Writes progress notes and reports on child development.
• Develops IFSP goals with families and monitors them per DHHS and KIDS policies.

Education

Early Childhood, Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education

Child/Human Development

Interdisciplinary Studies (with BabyNet focus)

Child Life

Communication Disorders

Family Studies/Family and Consumer Sciences

Psychology

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Charleston County (Charleston Barrier Islands) - Charleston, SC

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Up to 75%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Early Intervention/Education

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains a minimum caseload of eighteen (18) clients/families (if full-time).
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with families based on trust and respect as support and assistance is provided.
• Provides early intervention services in the natural environment (i.e., home, daycare, community settings, etc.) to infants and toddlers from birth to three years old with developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognition, language/communication, gross and fine motor, social, and self-help development.
• Conducts comprehensive family and child assessments that drive individualized service delivery.
• Provides coaching and support to families and caregivers to enhance child’s ability to benefit from learning opportunities in the natural environment.
• Works with family members and caregivers to create learning opportunities throughout the child’s day.
• Provides families with information on current research and evidence-based practices related to the needs of their child.
• Takes detailed anecdotal notes and writes reports on child’s development and progress.
• Works with families, caregivers, and members of the IFSP team to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plan (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 by DHHS and KIDS policies and procedures.
• Ensures client records are kept confidential, accurately maintained, organized, and up to date as required by DHHS and KIDS policies and procedures.
• Attends all KIDS staff meetings and/or other meetings and trainings as required by the Executive Director or EI Program Manager.
• 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Early Childhood, Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education
• Child/Human Development
• Interdisciplinary Studies (with approval from BabyNet State Office): with a focus in Early Childhood, Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education
• Child Life
• Communication Disorders (does not require SLP licensure)
• Family Studies/Family and Consumer Sciences
• Psychology

And (REQUIRED): 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 and meet requirements for the South Carolina Infant-Toddler Credential.

Preferred

• At least one year of experience with South Carolina's BabyNet Early Intervention Program.