Job Opportunities

11 days ago

We're hiring multiple positions for the 23/24 school year! 


Our organization is rapidly growing, please join our team! The SCCDC offers a friendly and warm work environment on a school year schedule. We work with infants, toddlers, and 3-5 year old's so there is never a dull moment! Start a career that is rewarding and fun with opportunities to grow!

Apply using the link below. Send your resume and/or direct any questions to: 

Niki McKenzie at mckenzien@cdckids.org

All of these positions will begin in August 2023 through the remainder of the 23/24 school year. Pay depends on experience, degrees, certifications and endorsements. 

NEW EXCITING OPPORTUNITY! 

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER IN TRAINING!

We are hiring a Teacher to work and train as a Special Education Teacher who will be responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operation of their assigned special education caseload and completing all necessary paperwork, testing and data entry, parent communication, and related needs to meet deadlines and to provide services. Qualifications for this position are to hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career to develop new skills and earn the Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement (ECSE) paid for by the SCCDC! This position will allow you to be in a variety of classrooms working with children on their Individual Education Plan goals and make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families you will work with. Join our fun, family friendly team, and obtain a career that is rewarding and has plenty of room for growth and advancement! 

Preschool Teacher 

The preschool teacher will plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operation of their respective early childhood classroom. The teacher in this position is responsible for meeting performance standards using their experience in the field to provide quality education to all children on behalf of the Sweetwater County Child Developmental Center. Position Qualifications: a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family and Child Development, Elementary Education, or a related field. Experience with toddlers and/or preschool students is preferred. Must either currently have an Early Childhood endorsement through PTSB, be actively working on one or willing to immediately enroll in courses to obtain the endorsement.  (Grant Assistance for Tuition is Available)

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or SLP-A (Full or Part Time)

The Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for the planning and execution of the speech and language program for the SCCDC, as well as program records, relationship management with internal and external partners, and training of parents and of other staff.  Position Qualifications are Certification Minimum of M.S. or M.A.in Speech Pathology, current State of Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate in Speech Pathology and/or Speech Pathology license from the State of Wyoming Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Accreditation from the American Speech Language Hearing Association Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred 

SLP-Assistants are welcome to apply. We will consider candidates who are already certified SLPAs and have met all of the Wyoming Support Personnel requirements of the Department of Education for Speech Pathology Assistants.

Special Education Teacher

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operation of their assigned Special Education caseload and completing all necessary paperwork, testing and data entry, parent communication, and related needs to meet deadlines and to provide services.  The caseloads will include students who are served in Outreach settings, home settings, and/or  the SCCDC centers (Part B and Part C).  In working on these obligations the Special Education Teacher will mentor the Preschool Teachers they work with to ensure they learn early childhood education best practices for interventions and Special Education. Position Qualifications are a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Family and Child Development as well as a Wyoming Teaching License. A Special Education Endorsement from PTSB or an Early Childhood Special Education endorsement through PTSB is preferred. The right candidate will be given an exception to this endorsement requirement but will be required to enroll in courses to obtain the ECSE endorsement  upon hire. (Grant Assistance for Tuition is Available)



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How We Are Funded

3 years ago

The Sweetwater County Child Developmental Center (SCCDC) is funded through various sources. 

  • Federal Government
  • State of Wyoming
  • Grants
  • Donations
  • Fundraisers
  • Special Purpose Tax

About SCCDC

8 months ago

Welcome!


The Sweetwater County Child Developmental Center (SCCDC) is a non-profit organization that has served the children and families in Sweetwater County since 1979.

Our organization provides early intervention services to children birth through age five with a variety of delays and disabilities. The SCCDC is the only organization in Sweetwater County to serve the children birth through age three.

There are 14 Developmental Preschool Regions in Wyoming. The SCCDC is Region 7.


The SCCDC consists of highly trained and qualified staff:

  • Administrative Staff and Clerical Staff
  • Behavior Coach
  • Early Childhood Special Education Teachers 
  • Preschool Teachers
  • Classroom Aides
  • Family Service Coordinators 
  • Social Worker 
  • Occupational Therapist / COTA 
  • Paraprofessionals 
  • SpEd Paras 
  • Physical Therapist
  • Speech/Language Pathologists / SLP - A
  • Custodial/Maintenance Staff
  • Contracted Therapists (Speech/OT/Vision/Teacher of the Deaf)

The SCCDC is currently funded through several sources; The Federal Government (contracted services), the State of Wyoming Department of Health (contracted services), in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (IDEA) Part C, 611 of Part B, and 619 of Part B. Sweetwater County (6th cent overage money for Rock Springs Occupancy Expenses), the City of Green River (6th cent overage money for Green River Occupancy Expenses), SD #2 (contracted services for Child Find),  preschool tuition and fees for general education students, various grants, fundraisers and donations.