APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$38,523.60 to
$56,626.56
PAY GRADE: 31
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Developmental Specialists provide individual and group clinical, developmental and support services for individuals of all ages who have, or who may be at risk for, developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or related conditions, and social, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
This position is with Nevada Early Intervention Services in the Aging and Disability Services Division located in Las Vegas, NV. This recruitment will be used to fill multiple positions within the agency.
This position provides specialized instruction and case management services to twenty-five children under the age of three with disabilities (including autism, vision and hearing impairments, genetics syndromes and prematurity) under the federal regulations of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004. Also serves on multi-disciplinary teams to determine program eligibility and services.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood special education, human growth and development, psychology, counseling, social work or closely related field and one year of paraprofessional experience providing developmental, special education, or intervention or treatment-oriented services for individuals who have or may be at risk for developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or related conditions; OR an equivalent combination of education above the bachelor's degree level and experience as described above.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Incumbents must possess or obtain an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education issued by the Nevada Department of Education within three years of appointment. (This license requirement applies only to those positions directly involved with children from birth to eight years of age with developmental delays.)
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Additional Position Criteria
Experience with children birth to five years old with Developmental Delays
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.