Collaborate with parents, healthcare professionals, and other ECI providers to develop and implement family-centered strategies and support documented by the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) through Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) agencies for each student assigned.
Educate families on the impact of hearing loss on their child’s development; focusing on mode of communication, language, audition, and amplification to maximize student’s receptive and expressive development using a variety of intervention strategies.
Utilize initial and ongoing child and family assessment information to develop appropriate goals
Utilize a variety of sources to plan and use developmentally appropriate strategies to reflect the needs of the
student’s communication during daily routines.
Participate in community appointments, IFSP process, NECAP study, and the transition process with the families working toward a preschool placement decided by the Admission Review Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
Support program child/family outcomes and ECI/Deaf Education Program policies through accurate on time eligibility, IFSPs, and progress note documentation.
Collaborate with ECI agencies, Local Education Agencies (LEA) in shared service arrangements, medical providers, and Speech Language Pathologists to provide D/HH infants earliest possible access to intervention and to provide seamless service to families.
Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers working with the 0-3 population. Understanding and complying with each ECIs policies and procedures as outlined
Compile, update, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents for the district and ECI agencies.
Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited University
Valid Texas Teacher Certification in Deaf Education Ec-12
Additional Certifications Preferred
ESL or ESL Supplement
SKI-HI Certification
Demonstrate ability to communicate using sign language
Demonstrate knowledge of the Individual Family Service Plan process and outcomes