About this role
The University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development is seeking a qualified Developmental Specialist with a background in psychology, early childhood education, early intervention or a related field based in the Greater Pittsburgh area. This is a part time position with flexible hours, primarily in the mornings. The Specialist will provide on-site classroom consultation in early childhood classrooms in Allegheny County. The candidate will support inclusion of children using a tiered model of promotion, prevention, and intervention for children through culturally responsive practice, collaborative consultation and authentic assessment tools.
· Promote classroom wide social-emotional competencies by demonstrating and modeling to increase capacity of educators/caregivers
· Build positive relationships, create supportive environments, prevent and effectively respond to challenging behaviors
· Observe classroom environments and offer actionable feedback to improve teacher-child interactions, routines, and behavioral support
· Guide educators in implementing tiered social emotional learning (SEL) model (promotion, prevention, intervention)
· Support the mental health and well-being of all
· Collaborate with education staff and families to build social emotional skills of children
· Complete necessary documentation in a timely manner
Bachelor's Degree required
Master's Degree preferred
Experience in psychology, early childhood education, early intervention preferred
Experience working directly with children preferred
Other facts
About University of Pittsburgh
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
What you'll do
- The Developmental Specialist will provide on-site classroom consultation and support the inclusion of children through a tiered model of promotion, prevention, and intervention. Responsibilities include promoting social-emotional competencies, observing classroom environments, and guiding educators in implementing social-emotional learning models.
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