School Behavior Interventionists

WRSD is seeking a qualified Early Interventionist to provide comprehensive unbiased family support to include information and instruction on language modeling and acquisition, educational options, hearing technology support, and communication training. To act as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide assessments and support for the IFSP. To assist in the transition to preschool.

Primary Duties

Work with infants and toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families

Provide early intervention services as designated on the IFSP in the home and in community settings

Work with families and team members to develop and implement Individual Family Service Plans

Provide parents with information about deafness, language development, communication options including sign language, family activities, communication skills, and other related information

Provide educational and emotional support to parents and family members; make referrals to appropriate community resources

Create and carry out family and developmental playgroups

Provide service coordination and collaborate with team members from other agencies

Maintain records of home visits, child progress, and parent education

Complete reports according to Massachusetts Early Intervention Client System procedures

Prepare necessary reports for IFSP/IEP meetings

Participate in workshops and other in-service training sessions as scheduled during specified school hours

Requirements

Massachusetts Certification as a Teacher of the Deaf

Intermediate rating on the SLPI exam or comparable sign language proficiency exam within two years of hire

Knowledge of communication modalities

Salary will be based on degree(s) and experience.

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