Special Instructor-Contractor

Achieva; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Caseload autonomy

Job summary

Achieva seeks enthusiastic candidates to join our Early Intervention contractor team as Special Instruction Contractors in Beaver County. You will provide essential Special Instruction services to children from birth to age three and their families using evidence-based, family-centered practices.

As an independent contractor, you control your schedule and caseload with 20+ hours per week, delivering services in homes and community settings under an IFSP framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early intervention, early childhood special education, or related field.
• 1 year of experience with preschool children with disabilities and families.
• Valid Act 33/Act 34 and FBI clearances.
• Commitment to HIPAA and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide Early Intervention Special Instruction services per IFSP.
• Support outcomes through Family Guided Routines Based Intervention.
• Communicate with IFSP team and document within required timeframes.
• Maintain professional certifications and complete mandatory trainings.
• Attend required state and county trainings and comply with laws and policies.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Preschool experience

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early intervention/related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Beaver County - Beaver, PA 15001

Employment Type: Independent Contractor

Pay Rate Starting at:$78.00/hour

Work Schedule: 20+ hours/wk

Location: Beaver County

Make a Meaningful Impact

Are you looking to make a difference in early childhood development while enjoying full control over your schedule? Achieva is seeking enthusiastic candidates to join our Early Intervention contractor team as Special Instruction Contractors in Washington County. You will provide essential Special Instruction services to children from birth to age three and their families using evidence-based, family-centered practices.

About Achieva

For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to supporting and including individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each person's unique aspirations.

Position Summary

The Early Intervention Special Instruction Contractor provides Special Instruction services to infants, toddlers, and their families within the context of established early intervention practices and Family Guided Routines Based Intervention. Services are delivered in family homes and community settings in accordance with the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Independent contractors have the flexibility to set their own schedules and manage their own caseload parameters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides Special Instruction services in accordance with the child’s IFSP, current best practices, and evidence-based early intervention standards.
• Supports the achievement of children and family outcomes through Family Guided Routines Based Intervention.
• Clearly communicates and collaborates with all members of the child’s IFSP team.
• Ensures all required clinical and program documentation is completed accurately within state and county timeframes.
• Maintains continuing education requirements for professional certification, as well as state and county early intervention training mandates.
• Attends required state and county training sessions as requested.
• Adheres strictly to all state, county, and federal Early Intervention laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education, or family studies, plus1 year of experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families (or a university-supervised practicum/student teaching experience).
• Bachelor’s degree including at least 15 credit hours in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education, or family studies, plus1 year of experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families.
• Valid Act 33 (Child Abuse), Act 34 (Criminal Record), and FBI Clearances.
• Demonstrated commitment to state, county, and HIPAA regulatory compliance.

Why Join Achieva?

• Flexibility & Autonomy: Set your own schedule, work-life balance, and caseload parameters.
• Meaningful Work: Empower families and make a direct impact on early childhood outcomes in natural environments.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Achieva advocates with, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives.

Achieva is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Achieva is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at 412-995-5000 ext. 650 or [e-mail].