Early Childhood Special Educator-Developmental Therapist

Alaskajobs; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid professional development

Generous paid leave

Home-based services

Job summary

Programs for Infants and Children (PIC) in Anchorage is seeking an Early Special Education Teacher to provide early intervention and special education services to infants and toddlers in their homes and other natural settings. You will work with families to build routines and strategies that support development and learning.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists and social workers, and participate in paid professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and a valid teaching certificate (or Initial with Pre‑K endorsement) are required, or a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education/Special Education, or related field is preferred.
• Experience with infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities is preferred.
• Strong interest in family coaching and collaborative practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's developmental strengths and needs and help develop meaningful treatment goals.
• Provide early intervention and special education strategies for children birth to age three.
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers so they can support their child's learning and development.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary team to coordinate services and problem-solve together.
• Provide services primarily in children's homes and other natural community settings.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with families while supporting their priorities and choices.

Skills

Family coaching

Collaborative practice

Early intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Teaching Certificate / Pre-K endorsement

Master's degree in related field

Early Childhood Education / Early Childhood Special Education / Elementary Education / Special Education

Job description

An Opportunity That Doesn't Come Along Often!

Join a close-knit team providing early special education and developmental intervention to infants and toddlers and their families.

Programs for Infants and Children (PIC) is looking for an Early Special Education Teacher to join our Anchorage team. Openings in this specialized role are uncommon, making this a unique opportunity to bring your special education expertise to early intervention. You’ll work with infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities, primarily in their homes and other natural settings, helping children build skills and families support development in everyday life.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team of special educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, and social workers. At PIC, professionals mentor and coach one another, build their skills through paid professional development, and have the flexibility and generous paid leave to support a sustainable career.

Using a family-centered coaching model, you’ll work with families to build strategies into everyday routines and activities—bringing early special education directly into the places where children live, learn, and grow.

Hear what PIC staff say about working here!

https://vimeo.com/816736177?fl=pl&fe=sh

What You'll Do

Assess children's developmental strengths and needs and help develop meaningful treatment goals.

Provide early intervention and special education strategies for children birth to age three.

Collaborate with parents and caregivers so they can support their child's learning and development.

Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate services and problem-solve together.

Provide services primarily in children's homes and other natural community settings.

Build strong, respectful relationships with families while supporting their priorities and choices.

Hear what families say about PIC!

https://vimeo.com/842004312/e2bce7104c?fl=pl&fe=sh

What We're Looking For

This is a professional early special education teacher position.

We are seeking candidates with:

A Bachelor's degree in a related field AND a Professional Teaching Certificate (or Initial Certificate with a Pre‑K endorsement), or a Master's degree in a related field.

Preparation with a degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education/Special Education, or a related field.

Experience working with infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities or delays is preferred.

A strong interest in teaching, developmental intervention, family coaching, and collaborative practice.

Why PIC?

At PIC, you'll be part of a supportive team that values learning, fun, support, and individualized services. We invest in our staff and provide opportunities to grow professionally while doing meaningful work with children and families.