Developmental Specialist

Developmental Specialist

Fremont

A little about us… Kidango (kidango.org) is an early learning nonprofit committed to setting every child on a path to thrive in kindergarten and in life. We believe that all children can reach their full potential if they and their families have access to the right opportunities and resources. As the largest child care provider in the San Francisco Bay Area, we provide thousands of children, especially those from low-income families, with safe, healthy, nurturing environments and relationships. Through our policy work, we aim to take our expertise beyond the children and families that we serve, and drive change in early childhood education at the local, state and federal levels. Our goal is to make sure all children have the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to learn, grow and realize their potential.

About The Role

The Developmental Specialist position is responsible for providing direct services of developmental support to children and teaching staff as well as caregivers and their children within Kidango's infant toddler/preschool early care and learning settings. The specialist provides consultation and training to empower and build the capacity of staff and/or families to cultivate positive and inclusive environments, support the development of all children in the classroom, and work effectively, responsively and collaboratively with children, and families of children, with developmental concerns and individual developmental differences. The specialist's role includes screenings, evaluations, consultation, planning individual programs, strengthening parent and staff effectiveness in their interactions with children with developmental differences, and building strong school/home alliances.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide direct support/ early intervention services to children referred from Local Regional Centers (between the ages of 3 mo. to 3 years) in a natural inclusive based classroom environment.
• Work closely with Early Childhood Classroom Educators to provide inclusive based programming for children with special needs in the scope of a mainstream classroom environment.
• Collaborate with preschool classroom teachers, school psychologists, learning disabilities specialists, speech/hearing specialists, and school social workers to provide an integrated plan for developing the capacities of their students.
• Works to meet child and family goals and needs in coordination with other agencies (Local School Districts, RCEB, SARC, California Children's Services, etc.), organizations and the medical community.
• Set learning goals for children, assess their progress, and record their evaluations.
• Update parents on the progress of their child and provide activities designed to supplement their classroom activities.
• Administer required screenings, assessments, and family support services in accordance with Regional Center mandates and internal Kidango infant/toddler screening and assessment requirements.
• Conduct and maintain required screenings, assessments, and family support services for dually enrolled Early Head Start and EIS children.
• Provide Local Regional Centers with written assessments and reports as required.
• Assist students and make accommodations as needed to participate in classroom curriculum
• Assist in developing schedules and accommodations, program planning, data collection and maintenance of records
• Assist in preparation of materials
• Take part in weekly reflective supervision sessions and weekly team meetings.
• Attends and participates in outside meetings related to caseload (IFSP, transition meetings, IEP meetings).
• Participates in relevant/appropriate meetings (i.e. EIS meetings, EIS training, discipline meetings, classroom meetings).
• Communicates with children, families and other staff in respectful and culturally sensitive manner
• Maintains confidentiality of children, families and employees of Kidango.
• Works as member of agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of Kidango.
• Organizes time and equipment/supplies effectively.
• Represents Kidango at community and professional functions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA in child development, infant/toddler mental health/early childhood special education
• Valid, un-expired Associate Teacher Permit from the CTC (Commission on Teacher Credentialing)
• 3 Infant/Toddler Units
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Knowledge and direct experience working with children with identified special needs and learning differences in inclusive based - natural environments
• Experience working with children with identified special needs and their families in a home based-setting
• Strong knowledge of theory and practice of child development, early intervention, and infant/toddler mental health services.
• Direct experience administering early intervention support services to children between the ages of 0-5 with identified disabilities in center based and home based settings
• Experience working with families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Knowledge and direct experience with curriculum development and curriculum adaptation for children with learning differences
• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum
• Knowledge of ABA practices (Applied Behavior Analysis)
• Relationship- based and family systems based knowledge and applied practice
• Experience administering developmental screenings such as the Ages and Stages (ASQ) Questioner and the Ages and Stages Social Emotional Development (ASQ/SE)
• Experience administering early childhood development and linguistic assessments such as the Battelle Early Learning Profile, the HELP (Hawaii Early Learning Profile), and the Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale.
• Child observation, documentation and qualitative note taking abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Associate Teacher permit required

Compensation

$80,808.24 - $80,808.24 USD

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a health screening and TB test
• Must pass background fingerprint clearance
• Must be 18 years or older
• The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

Perks

• An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
• Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
• A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
• Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world

Drug-Free Workplace

We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Kidango makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

EEO

A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kidango's culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!

If you need assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact our recruitment team at View email address on click.appcast.io. We're happy to support you through the process.