Early Intervention Programme Specialist

Job Title: Lead Early Interventionist

Rainbow Centre is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities in inclusive communities.

The Lead Early Interventionist plays a vital role in ensuring quality administrative and coordinating structures are in place to achieve organisational effectiveness in support of student learning and development.

Critical Work Functions

• Lead Curriculum & Instructional Excellence
  • a) Develop centre-wide curriculum and programmes based on evidence-based practices to ensure materials and resources are developmentally appropriate.
  • b) Refine processes to achieve effective development of individual learning objectives and outcomes and progress monitoring through accurate and relevant assessment.
  • c) Drive and evaluate teaching and learning approaches applied to lessons to improve quality of intervention for students at the centre.
  • d) Implement appropriate health, safety, nutritional and hygiene standards and procedures at the centre.
  • e) Develop programme initiatives through designing projects, analysing data and interpreting findings.
• Lead Holistic Student Development
  • a) Manage the implementation of centre-wide curricula, plan and implement programme level goals and targets related to maintaining and enhancing student well-being and development.
  • b) Lead improvements in teaching and intervention practices based on evidence-based research and inquiry findings.
  • c) Develop new classroom management strategies.
  • d) Guide reviews of children's learning progress, goals and family priorities in coordination with other social service and healthcare professionals.
  • e) Support improvements on systems, processes and operations.
• Lead Collaboration with families and stakeholders across disciplines
  • a) Implement cross-sector programmes with industry leaders in social service and healthcare sectors.
  • b) Review the development and/or plan the enhancements of programmes and initiatives at centre-level, cross-centre level and centre-family-community level.
  • c) Lead the development of new partnerships to improve programmes and services.
  • d) Conduct workshops for sharing knowledge and resources with staff, centres, families and wider community.
• Develop Self and Others for Greater Impact
  • a) Engage actively in self-reflective practice, supervision and other professional development activities for improved professional practice.
  • b) Plan, support and provide feedback towards the professional development of staff.
  • c) Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and staff's reflection to uplift the professional practice.
  • d) Guide or lead in teams to implement organisational or unit wide initiatives to achieve Rainbow Centre's goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in a related field (i.e. psychology, social work, human services)
• Eligible for specialist diploma in early childhood intervention (special needs) or equivalent
• At least 8 years experience teaching in an early intervention setting
• Demonstrated ability in leading peers and teams

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of child development principles and practices
• Experience in developing and implementing educational programmes

Benefits

Join our dynamic team and contribute to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities.

This role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.