Developmental Specialist

You Thrive Florida•Spring Hill, FL

About The Position

Responsible for providing training and technical assistance to Education staff regardingchildren’s development and special needs and ensures appropriate implementation of strategies and interventions in the classroom for children with suspected or diagnosed disabilities, including children receiving Tier Services and children with an LEA IEP. Responsible for providing support to the Mental Health Manager, Education Manager, Senior Program Manager. Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Please apply online at www.youthrivefl.org Only completed and signed applications will be considered. Full Time Position- Benefits Eligible: Vacation, Sick, PTO, Employer paid health benefits, 403B retirement, 14 company paid holidays, Pet Insurance, Basic $30,000 Life Insurance Policy, Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D). Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Special Education, varying exceptionalities or related field.
Three years of experience in special education programs working with children with special needs, preferably in preschool or primary settings.
Valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by Company’s current carrier.
Subject to Federal, State and Local legal requirements/background checks/clearance for working with children.
First Aid and CPR certified.
Ability to arrive to work daily and on time.
Ability to work with limited direction.
Knowledge of organization methods.
Skill in completing work with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with people, particularly parents and children.
Ability to analyze and interpret data and human/family needs.
Ability to use and operate a personal computer.
Ability to work with children.
Knowledge of early childhood issues.
Ability to maintain child and parent confidentiality.
Ability to be reliable, responsible and accountable to job requirements.
Knowledge of community and community programs/resources.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and participates in the screening process, including early screening and throughout the school year based on Head Start Performance Standard timelines.
Accurately scores and enters screening result data into ChildPlus.net.
Arranges for parent conferences to discuss screening results and requests consent for a referral to be made to Child Find / FDLRS / LEA for further evaluations to be completed.
Participates in case review meetings to discuss children with concerns, screening results, and to determine if support services and / or a referral to Child Find/FDLRS is appropriate.
Provides information to parents regarding parents’ rights under due process, procedural safeguards, Child Find / FDLRS, school district ESE continuum of services and offers resources and materials regarding developmental services.
Provides parent support and offers written strategies and / or interventions for home.
Maintains detailed case notes in ChildPlus.net.
Submits reports, documents, and files as directed.
Initiates and completes referral packet for Child Find / FDLRS / LEA referrals.
Attends Project Spotlights, staff / parent conferences, service area meetings, and MDAT’s as needed.
Delivers, picks up and maintains accurate records for the Lending Library to enhance children’s development in all areas for children receiving developmental services.
Collaborates and consults with teaching staff, conducts classroom observations, monitoring, modeling, and tracks progress for children receiving inclusion services.
Conduct home visits as needed and assists classroom teacher in providing home activities for parents to stimulate children’s development as needed.
Reviews individualization plans in the classrooms for children receiving developmental services to ensureplans are appropriate and adequate and assists classroom teacher with implementation of Support Services and LEA IEP’s and develops appropriate activities to supplement lesson plans to meet children’s needs.
Inform Mental Health Manager when supplies, materials and / or equipment is needed to meet the special needs of children.
Assists in or leads parent and staff trainings and actively participates in center / classroom activities, parent meetings and annual parent activities as requested.
Acts as an advocate and role model for Head Start families.
Assists in the recruitment children for the program.
Assists in the development and implementation of the annual training plan, including pre- service, in-service, T/TA, and ongoing training requirements.
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.
Maintains effective working interaction with coworkers and outside contacts that will enhance the operation of the Head Start program.
Organizes and prioritizes all assignments as directed.
Participates in community activities that enhance Head Start programs as directed.
Participates in ongoing monitoring, Community Assessment and Self-Assessment and performs reasonable related functions.
Participates in regular safety, storm and fire drills.
Uses and follows the policies / procedures of Head Start, federal, state and local regulations / laws, andfederal regulations / laws including the Head Start Performance Standards, applicable transmittal notices, and other administrative orders/directions.
Uses and follows the policies/procedures of You Thrive Florida, including but not limited to Personnel Policies, Occupational Health and Safety policies, payroll policies/practices, etc.
Performs any additional duties as directed or assigned by supervisor, management staff, program director or You Thrive Florida management staff.