Early Interventionist—Outreach

WRSD is seeking an Early Interventionist within our Outreach division 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.

Requirements

• Masters’ degree.
• 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.

If interested, please send resume or contact information to:

Laurie Brown

Director of Outreach Services

32 Norway Street

Longmeadow, MA 01106

lbrown@wrsdeaf.org

Available Positions