Special Education Preschool Teacher

Early Intervention Specialist at School of Imagination, Dublin, CA

Position Summary:
Do you seek a consistent, positive, supportive culture that values you and puts the children first?
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of children with autism and related disorders?
Look no further than the School of Imagination and Happy Talkers!
Work from ONE-LOCATION, a beautiful, custom-designed center in the Dublin Hills
A nonprofit, mission-driven team committed to bringing out the extraordinary in every child.
The Early Intervention Specialist at the School of Imagination is pivotal in supporting toddlers with developmental delays and their families.
Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development, Special Education, or a related field is required

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with infants and toddlers with special needs in a home-based or classroom setting.

• Proven experience in leading classes, conducting developmental assessments, writing developmental progress reports, and crafting individualized developmental goals.

• A solid understanding of infant and toddler development and the crucial role of the parent/caregiver-child relationship.

• Ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative, supportive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, children, and families.

• Adaptability to work effectively in fast-paced environments and manage time efficiently.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must pass a TB test, criminal background check, and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities:

• Lead an early intervention class for children ages 2-3 years, including collaboratively creating curriculum and individualized classroom activities.

• Empower caregivers through coaching to actively participate in their child’s development, ensuring carry-over of goals in both home and community environments.

• Collaborate closely with each child’s interdisciplinary team OT, SLP, RBT, BCBA, classroom team, and Program Director to meet the child's and family's holistic needs, ensuring a cohesive approach to care.

• Perform developmental assessments across all domains using standardized tools like DAYC-2 and prepare comprehensive progress reports.

• Monitor client goals diligently and complete progress notes for each session.

• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the collaborative environment at the School of Imagination.

• Embrace the School of Imagination's mission, contributing to a supportive team environment and engaging in professional development opportunities.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary ($24.00 - $30.00 per hour) based on education and experience.

• Full suite of benefits, including 100% paid employee medical benefit options, dental, vision, 401(k), and comprehensive paid time off.

• Professional development opportunities in your areas of passion and topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• A supportive team environment with an emphasis on self-care and reflective supervision.

This position is designed for those passionate about early childhood development and eager to make a difference in a dynamic, supportive environment. At the School of Imagination, we value every team member's contribution to our mission of bringing out the extraordinary in every child.
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School of Imagination is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
School of Imagination believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Employment at the School of Imagination is based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for training and advancement for all employees. School of Imagination is also committed to making our application process accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.