What is a developmental education instructor and how to become one

Key steps to become a developmental education instructor

1. Explore developmental education instructor education requirements

   Most common developmental education instructor degrees

   Bachelor's

   51.0 %

   Master's

   31.4 %

   Doctorate

   7.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific developmental education instructor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Autism	39.86%
   Early Intervention	38.91%
   IFSP	11.55%
   Direct Services	9.68%

3. Complete relevant developmental education instructor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New developmental education instructors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a developmental education instructor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real developmental education instructor resumes.

4. Research developmental education instructor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage groups of kids on a daily basis in the field to ensure safety while participating in activities.
   • Implement graphic organizers and study techniques that enhance student reading flexibility.
   • Collaborate with speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and other professionals to develop and implement IFSP goals.
   • Provide students with regular and feedback and guidance concerning professional portfolio development.

5. Prepare your developmental education instructor resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your developmental education instructor resume.

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6. Apply for developmental education instructor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a developmental education instructor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams