Top 195 Child development specialist Jobs in Palo Alto, Ca

SPED - Special Education Teacher- CA Teaching Credential Required
Children's Health Council (CHC) —Palo Alto, CA
- $75,000 - $112,000 a year
- School experience
- Classroom
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On-Call Early Childhood Teacher
Alameda Family Services —Alameda, CA
- $20.27 - $23.00 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Mileage reimbursement
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Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP of CFY) – Mentorship & Leadership Opportunities
Joy & Laughter Developmental Therapy —San Jose, CA
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Part-time
- Children
- Pediatrics
- Pediatrics
- Continuing education credits
- Relocation assistance
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Family Child Care Advocate
Alameda Family Services —Alameda, CA
- $25.04 - $28.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Early Interventionist / Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - BILINGUAL
Speech Goals Speech Therapy —South San Francisco, CA
- From $33 an hour
- Email
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Clinic
- Mileage reimbursement
- Loan repayment program
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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Relocation $10,000 | Ventura County
Amigo Baby. Inc —California
- From $130,000 a year
- Part-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health savings account
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Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) | Relocation $10,000 | Ventura County
Amigo Baby. Inc —California
- From $130,000 a year
- Part-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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1:1 Behaviorist - San Jose Location
Children's Health Council (CHC) —San Jose, CA
- $25.25 - $30.30 an hour
- Evenings as needed
- School experience
- Classroom
- Word processing
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EIS (San Jose Areas)
Young Interventions, Inc. —San Jose, CA
- $22 - $32 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Special Education Teacher in Sunnyvale, CA
Soliant —Sunnyvale, CA
- $33.34 - $53.34 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
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ABA Clinical Supervisor (Sr. Program Manager) - Spanish
Autism Learning Partners —San Jose, CA
- $35 - $37 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Spanish
- Current TB test
- Continuing education credits
- Disability insurance
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10d
Behavior Support Professional (RBT / BT / Paraprofessional) – August 2026 Start
EvalGroup —Oakland, CA
- $30 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Youth Stabilization Specialist - Swing Shift
SENECA FAMILY OF AGENCIES —San Jose, CA
- $31.83 - $34.33 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Behavior Support Specialist
Community Autism Services —Mountain View, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
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Behavior Support Specialist
Community Autism Services —Santa Clara, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
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DHH Teacher
360 Degree Therapy —Newark, CA
- $90 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Behavior Support Specialist
Community Autism Services —Union City, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
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Behavior Support Specialist - $750 sign on Bonus - Full Time Hours
Community Autism Services —Sunnyvale, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
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Behavior Support Specialist - Join our team and receive a $750 sign-on bonus!
Community Autism Services —Los Gatos, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
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Behavior Support Specialist
Community Autism Services —San Leandro, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
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SPED - Special Education Teacher- CA Teaching Credential Required

Children's Health Council (CHC) -
Palo Alto, CA

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Job Details

$75,000 - $112,000 a year

Qualifications

Driver's License
Special Education Certification
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

At Children's Health Council, we believe in the promise and potential of every child, teen and young adult. Our mission is to transform young lives by providing culturally responsive best-in-class learning and mental health services to families from diverse backgrounds regardless of language, location, or ability to pay. We specialize in ADHD, Learning Differences, Anxiety & Depression and Autism. Our strategic priorities include: being people first and empowering our workforce, creating systems built on equity, access, and inclusion, elevating technology and strengthening our community partnerships.

Special Education Teacher - Make a Meaningful Difference in Young Lives

Are you looking for?

A school environment where a multidisciplinary team (Special Education, Behavior Specialists, School Psychologists, and Therapists) partners with you every day
Smaller ratios of teacher to student in a resource classroom or inclusion setting?
A place to celebrate differences and support students with mild/moderate to moderate/severe disabilities?
Work that empowers students with diverse learning needs, executive functioning challenges, and behavioral support needs?
A collaborative, supportive professional environment focused on student success and data-driven instruction?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, we invite you to join our dedicated team!

About the role!
As our Special Education Teacher, you'll plan and deliver engaging instruction based on Common Core Standards, differentiated instruction, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) while helping students achieve their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. Classroom size is up to 12 students!

You'll collaborate with our multidisciplinary team, including embedded clinical and behavior colleagues, to create supportive inclusive learning environments where students with autism, ADHD, emotional/behavioral disorders, and learning disabilities can thrive.

This position reports to the Head of School.

As a Special Education Teacher, you will:

Design and implement dynamic, differentiated instruction and individualized learning plans aligned to Common Core
Develop deep understanding of each student's learning profile using formal and informal assessments, psychoeducational data, and progress monitoring tools
Create and implement IEPs, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and accommodations/modifications
Partner with Behavior Specialists to implement our schoolwide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS/PBT) system
Track student progress through formal and informal assessments, maintaining comprehensive portfolios and records
Lead parent-teacher conferences and maintain strong family engagement and communication
Create and update IEP goals and progress summaries with clarity and insight
Present student progress and proposed goals at IEP meetings with confidence and expertise
Administer California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and other standardized assessments
Co-facilitate team meetings and support paraprofessionals/instructional aides
Participate in supervision and professional development opportunities
Attend all required meetings and uphold school policies, educational codes, and confidentiality standards
Maintain commitment to child safety, mandated reporting duty, and professional boundaries.

What we're looking for:

Passion for curriculum development and implementing effective instructional strategies
Expertise with assessment tools for identifying and supporting students with special needs
Creativity in adapting curriculum to address diverse learning profiles
Skill in establishing data-driven progress monitoring systems that inform instructional decisions
Ability to develop comprehensive IEPs that address skill deficits while aligning with Common Core standards
Collaborative mindset and leadership skills to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams

About your background (education/experience):

Valid California Special Education Teaching Credential (Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe) or intern credential
At minimum, an intern-level credential (Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field preferred)
Experience in a special education classroom, resource specialist program (RSP), or inclusion setting
Background working with students with emotional/behavioral challenges, autism, and learning differences
Experience implementing Common Core Curriculum, Universal Design for Learning, and differentiated instruction
Demonstrated ability to create accommodations that optimize each student's learning experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including IEP writing and presentation
Comfort with technology systems (G-suite, Outlook) and incorporating technology into instruction
Effective classroom management skills

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements:

Ability to complete Pro-ACT crisis management system training
Ability to stand and sit for extended periods during instruction and supervision

Special Job Requirements:

Availability for evening events (Back to School Night, Art Show, Achievement Night, staff training, IEP meetings)
Valid CA driver's license preferred

Contact with Others:

Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to articulate expectations to classroom team and students

Compensation:
Range: $75,000 - $112,000 per year
Pay Type: salary

The starting base salary for this position is as shown above. The actual base salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, and market demand. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
CHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: [email protected].

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