ACHIEVA SUPPORT·Hopewell Township, Pennsylvania
The Special Instructor provides essential early intervention services to infants, toddlers, and their families in home and community settings. They are responsible for implementing evidence-based practices, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and collaborating with the child's IFSP team.
The Early Intervention Special Instruction Contractor provides Special Instruction services to infants, toddlers, and their families within the context of established early intervention practices and Family Guided Routines Based Intervention. Services are delivered in family homes and community settings in accordance with the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Independent contractors have the flexibility to set their own schedules and manage their own caseload parameters. Key Responsibilities Provides Special Instruction services in accordance with the child’s IFSP, current best practices, and evidence-based early intervention standards. Supports the achievement of children and family outcomes through Family Guided Routines Based Intervention. Clearly communicates and collaborates with all members of the child’s IFSP team. Ensures all required clinical and program documentation is completed accurately within state and county timeframes. Maintains continuing education requirements for professional certification, as well as state and county early intervention training mandates. Attends required state and county training sessions as requested. Adheres strictly to all state, county, and federal Early Intervention laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and HIPAA guidelines. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education, or family studies, plus 1 year of experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families (or a university-supervised practicum/student teaching experience). Bachelor’s degree including at least 15 credit hours in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education, or family studies, plus 1 year of experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families. Valid Act 33 (Child Abuse), Act 34 (Criminal Record), and FBI Clearances. Demonstrated commitment to state, county, and HIPAA regulatory compliance. Why Join Achieva? Flexibility & Autonomy: Set your own schedule, work-life balance, and caseload parameters. Meaningful Work: Empower families and make a direct impact on early childhood outcomes in natural environments. Our Commitment to Inclusion Achieva advocates with, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives. Achieva is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Achieva is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at 412-995-5000 ext. 650 or jobs@achieva.info.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as early childhood education, special education, or child development. Additionally, at least one year of experience working with preschool children with disabilities and valid state/FBI clearances are required.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, pediatric nursing roles typically draw steady demand because employers need licensed clinicians who can work with children and families in varied care settings. These positions are competitive when they require an active Pennsylvania nursing license, pediatric experience, and preferred CPR and First Aid training, since those qualifications can narrow the applicant pool. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here against the original posting, then confirm your license status and transportation details before applying.