Occupation Profile

Early Intervention Special Instructor

Early Intervention Special Instructor

Early Intervention Special Instructors offer direct services to infants, toddlers, and their families, collaborating with other professionals to provide comprehensive support. They conduct assessments, provide consultations, and actively participate in service plan and team meetings. Their work often takes place in private homes, ensuring personalized and effective interventions for children and families.

"Children are our future, and we need to invest in them and meet their needs educationally and emotionally."

Erin WehmeierHome Visiting Supervisor
Description

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Qualifications

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Work Settings

Career Field

Home Visiting
Home visiting is a prenatal, infant, and early childhood health and development approach in which the design assumes home visits with parents as the primary method for delivering a service or intervention, and through which an ongoing relationship is developed with enrolled families over time. The Career Compass Pre-Assessment is recommended to identify needed competencies and inform professional development planning.

 

Interest Areas

Work with Families
Work with Children
Work in Support Roles

 

What Qualification Level is Needed?

Home Visitor III

 

Typical Work Settings

  • Private Homes

 

Minimum Qualifications (at least one requirement)

Home Visitor III

  • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child/human development, early childhood special education, social work, family studies, or nursing disciplines
  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any field with 36 college credit hours in early childhood education, child/human development, early childhood special education, social work, family studies, or nursing disciplines

 

What does it take to be successful in this field?

Success as an Early Intervention Special Instructor demands a blend of compassion, patience, and adaptability. These professionals must possess excellent communication skills to effectively engage with both children and their families. Patience is crucial as they navigate diverse challenges, and adaptability allows them to tailor interventions to meet each child's unique needs. Additionally, a deep understanding of child development and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals are essential for success in this role.