Job Description:
Birth to Three Developmental Therapist
(Early Childhood Special Education Teacher) (Job ID 1093)
Reports to:  Director, Birth to Three Services
Full Time/Part Time/Annual Calendar
Greater Danbury Area
The position is open until filled / Anticipated start date is ASAP

Job Description:
EdAdvance is seeking a Developmental Therapist (Early Childhood Special Education Teacher) Bi-lingual English/Spanish for the Birth to Three Department. The qualified candidate will be professional, organized, and able to work independently.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Home visitation with infants, toddlers, and their families
2.  Assist families with the implementation of strategies to enhance the development of their child
3.  Develop IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) with families
4.  Provide service coordination to families
5.  Assist child with the transition to preschool programming
6.  Work in trans-disciplinary team of Early Childhood professionals
7.   Other duties as may be assigned
8.   Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel
• Ability to develop effective relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• CT Certified Early Childhood Special Education (112 or 113 Endorsement, TRB Eligible) or Early Intervention Specialist Credential.
• Experience with infants, toddlers, and families
• Experience working with young children with autism
• Able to read and write Spanish fluently
• Excellent organizational skills and computer literacy

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling and therapeutic holding as required
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations

Travel: 
Travel required within the Greater Danbury area. Must have reliable transportation, have a driver’s license, and car insurance.

Application Procedure: 
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance’s employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.

Human Resources 
EdAdvance
P.O. Box 909
Litchfield, CT 06759-0909

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law).  EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT  06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance’s compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR@edadvance.org