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Child Development Specialist
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$42,713 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Child Development Specialist Mariposas Project - 1.0 Lompoc, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $30 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Paid training Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Foreign language proficiency Report preparation Spanish Bachelor of Science Parent collaboration Technical report writing Driver's License Bachelor's degree Collaboration with other professionals for student support Driving Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Early intervention Special Education Certification Full Job Description Company Description(s): We are a multi-disciplinary therapy agency that provides Early Start (birth-3) services (Speech, OT, PT, Child Development) to our young clientele in a natural environment/home-based therapy model. All clientele are provided services in both a consultative and direct therapy model on a weekly and bi-monthly basis and as authorized by our local Regional Center. Provide evaluations, reports, goals, direct therapy and consultation services to both Early Start and their families Implement and collaborate with trans-disciplinary team services to children with a variety of developmental and diagnostic indicators (Autism, Down Syndrome, etc) Attend and report at multi-disciplinary team meetings on a bi-annual and annual basis as requested and indicated by the Early Start program Provide consultation services to parents/caregivers, teachers, and to community specialists and professionals regarding client progress and recommendations
Requirements & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) a) Current California Education Specialist Credential OR b) Added Authorization in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) granted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) 1-2 years' experience working with children and families preferred and have a core knowledge of infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities, Early Start eligibility requirements, the IFSP process in accordance with current federal and state laws/regulations, tools for evaluations and the ability to develop functional outcomes for children and families Ability to drive to all home-based therapy appointments in the assigned area Spanish Language skills preferred but not required (written and verbal) Strong report writing skills for multi-disciplinary reports Demonstrate solid professional communication and the ability to work with a variety of therapists, specialists, families and community professionals (Regional Center, social workers, psychologists, physicians) Must possess proof of a valid California driver's license and auto insurance Benefits & Compensation Competitive salary commensurate on experience Health insurance benefits for full-time employees 401 K Mentoring and highly supportive work environment Flexible hours and schedule Will consider covering phone costs through the agency's phone carrier (if at least 20/hours per week)
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Cell phone reimbursement Dental insurance Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance
Language:
Spanish (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Lompoc, CA 93436 (Required) Willingness to travel: 75% (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person