Bilingual Developmental Therapist

Description

Position: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher/Developmental Therapist – Bilingual 

Program Assignment: Birth to 3 

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, flexible schedule 

Supervisor: Director of Therapeutic Services 

Job Summary: As Developmental Therapist, your role involves coordinating services, conducting assessments, and developing individualized plans in collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication, organization, and early intervention experience are essential. A Connecticut teaching license and fluency in Spanish are required. 

Responsibilities: 

• Complete Birth to Three Service Coordinator Training and function as a service coordinator, maintaining detailed and accurate records, including case notes, progress reports, and other required documentation, in compliance with state and federal regulations. 
• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner and reflects the child’s progress. 
• Stay current with best practices and use evidence-based practices when working with children and families, including natural learning environments and coaching practices. 
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to enhance your skills and contribute to the growth of the early intervention program. 
• Administer evaluations and assessments to determine eligibility for the birth to three program including completing written reports. 
• Collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement IFSP goals. 

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Excellent organization and time management skills. 
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with children, families, and team members. 
• Strong written skills 
• Experience in early intervention and knowledge of CT Birth to Three early intervention program and best practices in early intervention is highly desirable. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in different settings. 

Qualifications

• Meet CT Birth to Three education and licensure requirements 
• Hold initial, provisional, or professional CT Teaching License with one or more of the following endorsements: 112, 113, 065, 165, 265. Prefer 112 or 113. May consider 055, 059, 057 endorsements. 
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. 
• Bilingual Spanish, both written and spoken skills required 
• Experience working with infants and toddlers or in an early intervention setting preferred. 

Salary : $60,000 - $64,000