Early Intervention Specialist (EI)

Dublin, VA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 27 - 30

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Why School of Imagination

This position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about early childhood development and eager to make a meaningful impact. At the School of Imagination we value collaboration growth and the unique contributions of every team member as we work together to bring out the extraordinary in every child.

At the School of Imagination Early Intervention Specialists are respected professionals built-in collaboration time and a truly interdisciplinary team. We prioritize quality over quantity caregiver partnership and a sustainable work environment where your expertise is valued and your impact is real.

Job Summary

The Early Intervention Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting toddlers with developmental delays and their families. This position blends classroom leadership developmental assessment caregiver coaching and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure each child receives individualized high-quality early intervention services in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Development Special Education or a related field (required)
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with infants and toddlers with special needs in a home-based or classroom setting
Demonstrated experience leading classes conducting developmental assessments writing progress reports and developing individualized goals
Strong understanding of infant and toddler development and the importance of the caregiver-child relationship
Ability to build collaborative supportive relationships with families coworkers and supervisors
Strong time-management skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must pass TB testing criminal background clearance and maintain current First Aid & CPR certification

Responsibilities:

Lead an early intervention class for children ages 18 months3 including collaborative curriculum development and individualized classroom activities
Coach and empower caregivers to actively support their childs development ensuring carry-over of goals at home and in the community
Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members including OTs SLPs RBTs BCBAs classroom staff and the Program Director
Conduct developmental assessments across domains using standardized tools such as the DAYC-2
Supervise and support the classroom team through coaching observation performance evaluations training and regular team meetings to ensure high-quality instruction professional growth and consistent educational standards.
Oversee classroom operations and compliance including daily preparedness collaboration with preschool leadership adherence to curriculum timelines and state licensing requirements and completion of assigned cleaning and weekly duties.
Prepare comprehensive developmental progress reports and maintain accurate session notes
Monitor and track client goals to support measurable developmental progress
Participate in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative mission-driven environment

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Pay Range: $27.00 $30.00 per hour based on education and experience
$2000 Signing Bonus paid after 90 days of employment contingent upon:

Demonstrated good performance
Successful acclimation to the role
Effective integration into the School of Imaginations program and team

100% employer-paid medical benefit options for employees
Dental and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Comprehensive paid time off sick days
Professional development opportunities aligned with individual interests and DEI initiatives
Supportive team culture with an emphasis on self-care and reflective supervision

School of Imagination is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Required Experience:

Why School of ImaginationThis position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about early childhood development and eager to make a meaningful impact. At the School of Imagination we value collaboration growth and the unique contributions of every team member as we work together to bring out ...

Why School of Imagination

Job Summary

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Development Special Education or a related field (required)
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with infants and toddlers with special needs in a home-based or classroom setting
Demonstrated experience leading classes conducting developmental assessments writing progress reports and developing individualized goals
Strong understanding of infant and toddler development and the importance of the caregiver-child relationship
Ability to build collaborative supportive relationships with families coworkers and supervisors
Strong time-management skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must pass TB testing criminal background clearance and maintain current First Aid & CPR certification

Responsibilities:

Lead an early intervention class for children ages 18 months3 including collaborative curriculum development and individualized classroom activities
Coach and empower caregivers to actively support their childs development ensuring carry-over of goals at home and in the community
Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members including OTs SLPs RBTs BCBAs classroom staff and the Program Director
Conduct developmental assessments across domains using standardized tools such as the DAYC-2
Supervise and support the classroom team through coaching observation performance evaluations training and regular team meetings to ensure high-quality instruction professional growth and consistent educational standards.
Oversee classroom operations and compliance including daily preparedness collaboration with preschool leadership adherence to curriculum timelines and state licensing requirements and completion of assigned cleaning and weekly duties.
Prepare comprehensive developmental progress reports and maintain accurate session notes
Monitor and track client goals to support measurable developmental progress
Participate in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative mission-driven environment

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Pay Range: $27.00 $30.00 per hour based on education and experience
$2000 Signing Bonus paid after 90 days of employment contingent upon:

Demonstrated good performance
Successful acclimation to the role
Effective integration into the School of Imaginations program and team

100% employer-paid medical benefit options for employees
Dental and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Comprehensive paid time off sick days
Professional development opportunities aligned with individual interests and DEI initiatives
Supportive team culture with an emphasis on self-care and reflective supervision