Developmental Specialist Center Based

Fremont, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A little about us Kidango () 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.

About The Role

Kidangos Developmental Specialists serve as members of the Early Intervention and Inclusion Team providing specialized intervention services and consultation to children ages birth to five and their caregivers. Kidangos Early Intervention and Inclusion Program embraces a holistic approach to early childhood development fostering integration parental involvement and evidence-based interventions in the natural environment to ensure each child reaches their fullest potential. Through collaborative efforts and tailored support children and families thrive in a nurturing and inclusive educational setting.

What Youll Be Doing

Provide direct support/early intervention and inclusion services to children referred either internally or from local regional centers between the ages of 0 to 5 years in a natural environment.
Work to meet child and family goals and needs in coordination with other agencies organizations and the medical community (regional centers school districts etc.).
Administer required screenings and assessments including the DAY-C and the Battelle Developmental Inventory-3rd Edition in accordance with regional center and Kidango assessment requirements.
Provide written reports as required
Maintain a caseload of children between the ages of 18 months and 5 years old who may reside in Alameda Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties
Facilitate classroom meetings to consult coach and support staff and ensure children meet developmental goals
Take part in weekly supervisory and reflective supervision sessions
Provide information and support to families
Participate in relevant/appropriate meetings (i.e. EIIS meetings EIIS trainings discipline meetings classroom meetings).
Attend and participate in outside meetings related to caseload (IFSP IEP transition meetings etc.).
Seamlessly integrate with Early Learning teachers adapting curriculum supporting IEP/ IFSP goals and increasing early learning staffs capacity to include children with disabilities.
Focus on six developmental domains: cognition language gross motor fine motor social-emotional and self-help skills.
Collaborate with parents preschool teachers and specialists to devise integrated plans for childrens development and inclusion.
Consult with teachers to align with child and family goals coordinating with external agencies and medical professionals.
Build caregiver capacity for accommodating children in activities and routines including schedule development and material preparation.
Provide progress updates to staff and parents co-creating supplemental activities
Engage families in their childs programming through regular updates and home visits
Facilitate smooth transitions to preschool kindergarten and school district programming
Assist parents in making referrals for additional support services
Maintain confidentiality of children families and employees of Kidango
Work as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of Kidangoincluding representing Kidango at community and professional events.
Organize time and equipment/supplies effectively
Conduct in-service training and provide consultation to general Kidango staff as needed
Maintain appropriate records and files as necessary to account for delivery services
Communicate with children families and other staff in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Preferred qualifications

Direct experience administering early intervention support services to children between the ages of 0-5 with identified disabilities in center based and home based settings
Valid un- expired Associate Teacher Permir from the CTC )Commission on Teacher Credentialing)
Strong knowledge of theory and practice of child development and early intervention
Experience working with families from diverse racial ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
Knowledge and direct experience with curriculum development and curriculum adaptation for children with learning differences
Experience working with children on the autism spectrum
Relationship-based and family system based knowledge and applied practice
Experience administering developmental screenings such as the Ages and Stages (ASQ) Questioner and the Ages and Stages Social Emotional Development (ASQ/SE)
Experience administering early childhood development assessments such as the Battelle Early Learning Profile the HELP (Hawaii Early Learning Profile) and DAYC-2 (Developmental Assessment of Young Children 2nd Edition)
Child observation documentation and qualitative note taking abilities
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
MA in child development/early childhood special education preferred
Will consider candidates with a BA and equivalent experience in the field of early intervention and child development/education
Bilingual applicants are highly desired and encouraged to apply

Compensation

$82424.40$82424.40 USD

Additional Requirements

Must pass a health screening and TB test
Must pass background fingerprint clearance
Valid Driver License
Must be 18 years or older
The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

Perks

An opportunity to improve real lives solve hard problems and change the world
Friendly supportive and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
A comprehensive industry-leading benefits package
Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world

Drug-Free Workplace

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.

EEO

A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kidangos 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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A little about us Kidango () 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 ch...