Early Intervention Developmental Specialist (0-3)

Kidango; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits package

Opportunities to connect with partners

Friendly, supportive environment

Real impact on children's lives

Job summary

Kidango is seeking an experienced Developmental Specialist to join its early intervention team, serving birth to three-year-olds and their families. The role emphasizes cognitive and social-emotional development within a center-based and home-based framework, collaborating with Regional Centers and medical partners to plan individualized programs.

You will administer evaluations, screenings, and reports, manage a caseload across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties, and participate in

Qualifications

• Direct experience with children with identified special needs in natural environments.
• Experience with families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong knowledge of child development, early intervention, and infant/toddler mental health services.
• Experience providing early intervention services to 0–5 with identified disabilities in center/home settings.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and adaptation for learning differences.
• Experience working with autistic spectrum children.
• Strong understanding of infant-toddler mental health concepts.
• Family systems-based practice and relationship-focused approach.
• Experience administering developmental screenings (ASQ, ASQ/SE).
• Experience with developmental/linguistic assessments (Battelle, HELP, Rossetti).
• Observation, documentation, and qualitative note-taking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• BA with equivalent experience acceptable; MA preferred.
• Bilingual applicants are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct early intervention services to 0–3 children in natural environments.
• Administer screenings and assessments per Regional Center mandates.
• Provide written assessments/reports to Local Regional Centers.
• Manage a caseload of up to 10 Inclusion and home-based clients in specified counties.
• Participate in supervision sessions and team meetings.
• Offer information and support to families.
• Communicate with children, families and staff respectfully and culturally.
• Coordinate with agencies and medical community to meet child/family goals.
• Attend caseload meetings (IFSP, IEP, transitions).
• Participate in EIIS meetings and training, discipline, and classroom meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of children and families.

Skills

Special needs experience

Family-centered practice

Child development theory

Infant/toddler mental health

Cultural sensitivity

Curriculum development

Autism spectrum knowledge

ASQ/ASQ-SE screenings

Assessment administration

Independence and teamwork

Bilingual (desirable)

Education

MA in child development / infant-toddler mental health / ECE special education

BA with equivalent experience in early intervention

Job description

Kidango is seeking an experienced Developmental Specialist to join its early intervention team, serving birth to three-year-olds and their families. The role emphasizes cognitive and social-emotional development within a center-based and home-based framework, collaborating with Regional Centers and medical partners to plan individualized programs.

You will administer evaluations, screenings, and reports, manage a caseload across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties, and participate in