Developmental Specialist I (Educational)

Matilda Theiss Therapeutic Nursery & Preschool EducatorThis is a therapeutic nursery and preschool setting. We serve children 18 months to 5 years that have experienced trauma and display behaviors. The children we serve require more support than what is available in a typically childcare or school setting. Our ideal candidate is an educator with coursework in early childhood education. Experience with children aged 0-5, supporting kindergarten readiness and in creating engaging lessons.Responsibilities:Complete all other duties as assigned.Complete lesson planning, lesson implementation, kindergarten readiness implementing and curriculum implementationComplete all educational assessments, parent conferences, educational Snap Shots, educational trackers, and any additional educational expectations by identified timelines.Consistently adhere to educational, regulatory, and partnership expectations. Actively engage in quality improvement projects and help to ensure inspection and audit readiness at all times.Regularly assess, record, and communicate the developmental progress of clients. Utilize assessment information to inform care, inform educational instruction/interventions and to inform guardians of client progress.Accurately complete all required documentation within assigned timelines. Maintain current and accurate client and program records that meet educational, regulatory, and partnership standards.Communicate with families regularly and provide necessary support. Communicate any identified family need with the treatment team.Actively participate in assigned educational meetings, unit meetings, staff meetings, treatment team, and supervisory sessions as assigned.Report pertinent clinical and non-clinical (i.e., educational) needs or concerns to appropriate classroom, clinical and administrative leadership.Maintain ongoing communication with educational leads and supervisor.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education.Experience working in a child care setting preferred.Desire to work with young children and ability to sensitively respond to their needs.Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.Alignment with the core values of UPMC.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran