Kidango·Fremont, California
Provide direct developmental support and early intervention services to children with special needs in inclusive classroom and home environments. Collaborate with educators, specialists, and families to create integrated plans and conduct required developmental screenings and assessments.
A little about us… Kidango (kidango.org [https://www.kidango.org]) is an early learning nonprofit committed to setting every child on a path to thrive in kindergarten and in life.
We believe that all children can reach their full potential if they and their families have access to the right opportunities and resources.
As the largest child care provider in the San Francisco Bay Area, we provide thousands of children, especially those from low-income families, with safe, healthy, nurturing environments and relationships.
Through our policy work, we aim to take our expertise beyond the children and families that we serve, and drive change in early childhood education at the local, state and federal levels.
Our goal is to make sure all children have the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to learn, grow and realize their potential.
The Developmental Specialist position is responsible for providing direct services of developmental support to children and teaching staff as well as caregivers and their children within Kidango’s infant toddler/preschool early care and learning settings. The specialist provides consultation and training to empower and build the capacity of staff and/ or families to cultivate positive and inclusive environments, support the development of all children in the classroom, and work effectively, responsively and collaboratively with children, and families of children, with developmental concerns and individual developmental differences. The specialist’s role includes screenings, evaluations, consultation, planning individual programs, strengthening parent and staff effectiveness in their interactions with children with developmental differences, and building strong school/home alliances.
What You’ll Be Doing
Provide direct support/ early intervention services to children referred from Local Regional Centers (between the ages of 3 mo. to 3 years) in a natural inclusive based classroom environment.
Work closely with Early Childhood Classroom Educators to provide inclusive based programming for children with special needs in the scope of a mainstream classroom environment.
Collaborate with preschool classroom teachers, school psychologists, learning disabilities specialists, speech/hearing specialists, and school social workers to provide an integrated plan for developing the capacities of their students.
Works to meet child and family goals and needs in coordination with other agencies (Local School Districts, RCEB, SARC, California Children’s Services, etc.), organizations and the medical community.
Set learning goals for children, assess their progress, and record their evaluations.
Update parents on the progress of their child and provide activities designed to supplement their classroom activities.
Administer required screenings, assessments, and family support services in accordance with Regional
Center mandates and internal Kidango infant/toddler screening and assessment requirements.
Conduct and maintain required screenings, assessments, and family support services for dually enrolled
Early Head Start and EIS children.
Provide Local Regional Centers with written assessments and reports as required.
Assist students and make accommodations as needed to participate in classroom curriculum
Assist in developing schedules and accommodations, program planning, data collection and maintenance of records
Assist in preparation of materials
Take part in weekly reflective supervision sessions and weekly team meetings.
Attends and participates in outside meetings related to caseload (IFSP, transition meetings, IEP meetings).
Participates in relevant/appropriate meetings (i.e. EIS meetings, EIS training, discipline meetings, classroom meetings).
Communicates with children, families and other staff in respectful and culturally sensitive manner
Maintains confidentiality of children, families and employees of Kidango.
Works as member of agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of Kidango.
Organizes time and equipment/supplies effectively.
Represents Kidango at community and professional functions as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Provide direct support/ early intervention services to children referred from Local Regional Centers (between the ages of 3 mo. to 3 years) in a natural inclusive based classroom environment.
Work closely with Early Childhood Classroom Educators to provide inclusive based programming for children with special needs in the scope of a mainstream classroom environment.
Collaborate with preschool classroom teachers, school psychologists, learning disabilities specialists, speech/hearing specialists, and school social workers to provide an integrated plan for developing the capacities of their students.
Works to meet child and family goals and needs in coordination with other agencies (Local School Districts,
RCEB, SARC, California Children’s Services, etc.), organizations and the medical community.
Set learning goals for children, assess their progress, and record their evaluations.
Update parents on the progress of their child and provide activities designed to supplement their classroom activities.
Administer required screenings, assessments, and family support services in accordance with Regional
Center mandates and internal Kidango infant/toddler screening and assessment requirements.
Conduct and maintain required screenings, assessments, and family support services for dually enrolled
Early Head Start and EIS children.
Provide Local Regional Centers with written assessments and reports as required.
Assist students and make accommodations as needed to participate in classroom curriculum
Assist in developing schedules and accommodations, program planning, data collection and maintenance of records
Assist in preparation of materials
Take part in weekly reflective supervision sessions and weekly team meetings.
Attends and participates in outside meetings related to caseload (IFSP, transition meetings, IEP meetings).
Participates in relevant/appropriate meetings (i.e. EIS meetings, EIS training, discipline meetings, classroom meetings).
Communicates with children, families and other staff in respectful and culturally sensitive manner
Maintains confidentiality of children, families and employees of Kidango.
Works as member of agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of Kidango.
Organizes time and equipment/supplies effectively.
Represents Kidango at community and professional functions as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Compensation $82,424.40—$82,424.40 USD
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We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Kidango makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
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A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kidango’s culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!
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If you need assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@kidango.org. We’re happy to support you through the process.
Requires a BA in Child Development or related field and a valid Associate Teacher Permit from the CTC. Candidates should have experience with early intervention, ABA practices, and administering assessments like ASQ and Battelle.
Market context
In California, developmental specialist roles are often tied to early intervention and preschool support settings, where employers look for candidates with child development training and assessment experience. This role is competitive because it combines a BA, a valid Associate Teacher Permit, and hands-on familiarity with ABA practices and tools like ASQ and Battelle. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm permit status and assessment experience before applying, saving research time from the original job description.