Developmental Specialist-Wspf

May Institute; Springfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay: $28/hour

PTO: 19 days + holidays + floating day

Insurance: medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

May Institute’s May Center for Early Intervention in Massachusetts seeks an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist to partner with families of infants and toddlers to support developmental growth. Through home visits, community-based services, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll help children build the skills they need to thrive.

You’ll deliver family-centered services, lead IFSP coordination, monitor progress, and maintain accurate documentation to ensure high-quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in child development, special education, early childhood education, or a related field is required.
• At least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with children under age five.
• Ability to work well in a team and with families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver home and community-based visits using developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed strategies.
• Support children in fully participating in inclusive community settings with typical peers.
• Conduct telehealth sessions as needed.
• Lead IFSP coordination and progress monitoring with families.
• Coordinate services identified in the IFSP and monitor outcomes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field

300 hours practicum with children under age five

Job description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Early Intervention Developmental Specialist

May Center for Early Intervention | May Institute
Full-Time | Community-Based

As an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist,you’llpartner with families of infants and toddlers (birth–3) to support developmental growth during the most critical years of life. Through home visits, community-based services, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams,you’llhelp children build the skills they need to thrive.

WhatYou’llDo

Deliver family-centered services

• Provide home and community-based visits using developmentallyappropriate, evidence-informed strategies
• Support children in fullyparticipatingin inclusive community settings with typical peers
• Conduct telehealth sessions as needed

Lead IFSP coordination and progress monitoring

• Partner with families to develop, implement, and update Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
• Coordinate services and supportsidentifiedin the IFSP
• Monitor functional outcomes and complete six-month reviews and required documentation
• Assistwith transition planning at least six months prior to discharge, including referrals and participation in IEP meetings when applicable

Collaborate and advocate

• Serve as a liaison between families, ancillary providers, and school systems
• Participate in multidisciplinary assessments and team meetings
• Ensure services and communication are culturally and linguistically responsive

Maintain compliance and documentation

• Complete session notes andrequiredpaperwork within established timelines
• Maintainaccuraterecords for assigned children
• Follow DPH and organizational standards for documentation, confidentiality, and training

WhatYou’llBring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field
• Minimum of four approved 3-credit courses focused on infants and toddlers
• At least300 hoursof practicum or work experience with children under age five
• Works well as part of a team

Preferred

• Experience in home-based or community-based early intervention services
• Knowledge of IFSP development and transition planning

Why Join May Institute

At May Institute, your work transforms early learning experiences and strengthens families.

We offer:

• Starting pay: $28/hour
• 19 PTO days to start, plus 10 paid holidays and a floating birthday holiday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repaymentassistance
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible spending accounts and voluntary benefit options