Educational Specialist (Full-Time)

Join Our Growing Team Making a Difference in Our Community!

We’re expanding to meet the increasing needs of the children and families we serve. If you're passionate about supporting child development and mental health, we invite you to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to making a lasting impact.

About Us

For over 45 years, Child & Family Development (C&FD) has been a trusted leader in providing comprehensive, integrated and quality services to children and families in the Charlotte area. Established in 1980, we are we are proud to be the region’s longest standing private, outpatient pediatric therapy provider offering a unique, integrated model of care. Our multidisciplinary team includes Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Educational Specialists, Psychologists, Counselors, and an ABA team, as well as a talented client support team all working together to provide exceptional services to children and families. We’ve built a culture where clinicians are valued for their knowledge and expertise and encouraged to develop the skills and areas of specialization that truly excite them.

Responsibilities

Include: An Educational Specialist provides comprehensive educational services to clients of Child and Family Development, including but not limited to: diagnostic evaluations, educational treatment, consultation, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and community-based advocacy. An educator develops and maintains a broad range of evaluative competencies to assess learning disabilities of the child. They administer national normed achievement measurements including WIAT-4 and WJ-IV as well as scoring, interpretation and report writing. They work with clinical psychologists to develop quality recommendations for children and families. They provide educational therapy services to address concerns related to learning disabilities and executive functioning weaknesses. They provide consultative services and advocate for clients in the community and schools. Master’s degree with experience in special education is required. Competencies with administration of academic achievement measures (WIAT4, WJ-IV) is preferred. Knowledge of public and private school accommodation plans preferred.

What Sets Us Apart

Hybrid options with newly designed spaces, full range of clinical materials, and robust technology solutions that makes report writing seamless. Enjoy the stability of a base salary with additional earning potential for billable hours. Our dedicated client support team takes care of referrals, scheduling, charges, and medical records.

Benefits

Include: Strong income potential in a W2 pay structure. Base salary with additional earning potential for billable hours. Comprehensive benefit package with employer contribution. 401(k) Plan with an employer match. $500 sign on/retention bonus. Professional Development benefit. Professional Liability insurance coverage. In-house supervision and mentorship.

Requirements

Include: Master’s degree in Education or related field. North Carolina teaching license. Excellent communication and writing skills. Teamwork mindset with readiness to collaborate. Reside in the Charlotte area or plans to relocate within the next three months.

Apply now to join a collegial environment with strong roots in the Charlotte community!