Early Intervention Developmental Educator

Easterseals PORT Health

. Provide direct education services to children from birth to age 3 and their families in home and community settings .

Posted 11/4/2026part-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct education services to children from birth to age 3 and their families, with a strong focus on developmental assessments, individualized outcomes, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Maintains compliance with Medicaid and State Part C regulations while fostering effective communication with parents and service providers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Virginia Teaching LicensureSpecial Education EndorsementChild Development KnowledgeOutstanding Communication SkillsExperience with Multidisciplinary Teams

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Hard Skills

Developmental AssessmentsIndividual Needs AssessmentsDocumentation of ServicesIFSP ParticipationDirect Education Services

Soft Skills

Collaborative RelationshipsIndependent WorkSupervision of Interns

Certifications & Qualifications

Virginia Teaching LicensureMusic Therapist—Board Certified (MT-BC)

Industry Keywords

Early Childhood DevelopmentDevelopmental DisabilitiesBehavioral DisabilitiesFamily and Consumer SciencesMedicaid Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct education services to children from birth to age 3 and their families in home and community settings
Provide families with developmental information and activities
Assess developmental age levels using approved evaluation instruments and checklists
Perform individual needs assessments and assist with developing child and family outcomes
Provide supervision to interns as needed
Document services, parental involvement, and progress toward outcomes in accordance with Medicaid and State Part C regulations
Submit documentation for service visits, assessments, meetings, and communications within designated timelines
Collaborate with service coordinators, families, school personnel, and other service providers
Participate in IFSP meetings and share pertinent information to develop appropriate supports and services
Collaborate with community agencies to provide disability and early childhood development training as needed
Attend individual meetings with the Program Manager
Attend professional trainings and workshops as necessary to maintain professional certification

Requirements

What you’ll need

Virginia teaching licensure with endorsement in Special Education (birth to 5); Early/Primary Education (PreK-3 or NK-4); Elementary Education (PreK-6); Adapted Curriculum (K-12); or General Curriculum (K-12)
And/or licensure/certification in Career and Technical Education—Family and Consumer Sciences
Or certification as a Music Therapist—Board Certified (MT-BC)
Knowledge of child development and recommended practices for children with or at risk for developmental or behavioral/emotional disabilities
Experience working with children birth to age 5 in their natural environments preferred
Ability to provide direct services to children and maintain effective collaborative relationships with parents, service coordinators, LEA representatives, and other professionals
Experience working with a multidisciplinary team preferred
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including clarity, grammar, style, form, and punctuation
Valid and unrestricted state-appropriate driver’s license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
Company-provided technology, including a laptop, phone, and hotspot
Mileage reimbursement for applicable travel
Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development
Community-based work with the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with families