Early Intervention Teacher

ITS Integrated Therapy Solutions•Hawthorne, CA

About The Position

ITS is seeking an Early Intervention Specialist and Floortime® player to work with children with special needs from birth to age five. The role provides early intervention classes, assessments, and/or weekly direct therapy services to individuals of various ages and with varying diagnoses. The position involves assessing, developing, and implementing therapeutic intervention plans and working as part of an interdisciplinary team. ITS provides services throughout Los Angeles County in both clinic and home settings. The organization uses a developmental approach to learning and emphasizes making learning fun and memorable through sensory engagement. ITS is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., allowing for flexible scheduling. Full-time and part-time arrangements are offered, with competitive hourly rates or salary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Psychology, Child Psychology, or another related field.
Active Special Education teaching certificate.
Experience assessing, developing, and implementing therapeutic intervention plans for children.
Applicants seeking the high end of the pay range must demonstrate experience with and/or certification in the DIR/Floortime model, a clear understanding of and ability to explain human development, and a Special Education teaching certificate.

Nice To Haves

DIR ICLD certification preferred.
Experience with and/or certification in the DIR/Floortime model is expected for applicants seeking the high end of the pay range.

Responsibilities

Provide early intervention classes for children with special needs ages 0–5.
Provide assessments and/or weekly direct therapy services to individuals of various ages and with varying diagnoses.
Assess, develop, and implement therapeutic intervention plans.
Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.