Developmental Specialist - Chicago, United States - Playtime Developmental Therapy, Inc.

Description

The primary role of the Developmental Specialist position is to serve as a therapeutic-educational liaison supporting a neurodivergent child in the private, mainstream educational setting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a child in a school setting using a neurodiversityaffirming lens.
• Collaborate with school team, as well as clinical team and family, and take lead on developing individual support plans (ISPs) as needed (may include verbal and/or written communication.)
• Implement accommodations and modifications during classes and activities throughout the school day to ensure academic and social success.
• Support social interactions with peers during playbased opportunities.
• Participation in weekly reflective supervision with supervisor.
• Orientation and ongoing training on the DIR/Floortime and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health practices.

Additional opportunities

• Oneonone developmental therapy, in home

- or school-based environments, utilizing DIR/Floortime and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health practices.

This may include collaboration with additional team members through team meetings, and verbal and written communication.


Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required. Child development, Neurodiversity, DIR/Floortime, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, or Early Childhood Education experience preferred.


Job Types:
Part-time, Contract

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply


Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL (required)

Work Location:
In person