Early Intervention Educator

The Early Intervention Educator integrates a range of teaching and learning approaches and identifies new approaches to conduct lessons for children.  She/He enriches children’s learning through implementing curriculum, and adapting and integrating developmentally appropriate teaching and classroom management strategies.  She/He creates quality natural learning environment and facilitates children’s development and learning.  She/He partners with families and caregivers and coordinates with community stakeholders, volunteers and social service providers to support the delivery of Centre initiatives, programmes and services.  She/He also carries out data collection for inquiry projects.  She/He works in a transdisciplinary team in the course of her/his work.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts functional and developmental assessments for children enrolled in InSP
• Develops, implements and reviews Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with Therapists, Educators and families
• Works closely with EC Educators to co-plan and co-teach lessons, develop learning materials and design inclusive learning environments that support diverse needs
• Plans and delivers individual and/ or small group intervention sessions for children under supervision, using evidence-based and developmentally appropriate strategies
• Provides consultative support and strategies to EC Educators and parents through focused observation, recommending changes and classroom-based support where appropriate
• Monitors, documents and evaluates children’s developmental progress throughout the year
• Communicates assessment findings, intervention plans, goals and outcomes clearly and professionally to families and relevant stakeholders
• Regularly reviews the effectiveness of the intervention programme and recommends improvements to enhance existing support frameworks
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings with Centre Leader, EC and EI Educators, Therapists and other relevant stakeholders to review children’s progress, align intervention strategies and ensure coordinated support
• Manages administrative duties related to the programmes, including but not limited to case reports, documentation and case management
• Plans, conducts and facilitates training sessions and workshops for EC Educators and parents.   Plans, conducts and supports family engagement activities
• Prepares and takes part in parent-teacher meetings together with EC and EI Educators
• Provides guidance, resources and support to parents to enhance their understanding of child’s developmental needs and strategies for home based support
• Undertakes any other tasks assigned