At a glance
- Deniz Yıldızı Special Education evaluates applications from expert personnel and prospective colleagues via e-mail.
- Applications are sent to denizyildizizmir@gmail.com along with a resume.
- Our team consists of psychologists, speech and language therapists, special education teachers, child development specialists, and an occupational therapist.
- In the centre, supervision is provided every week by Psychologist (MSc) Burcu Cebeci Gürel, and programs are prepared collaboratively as a team.
- Since its establishment, the centre considers training new educators as one of its fundamental purposes.
Prepared by: Deniz Yıldızı Special Education content team · Scientific review: Psychologist (MSc) Burcu Cebeci Gürel · Last updated: 15 September 2026
What is the experience of working at Deniz Yıldızı like?
Deniz Yıldızı Special Education was born from an expert's desire to grow her professional knowledge by sharing it with a team. When our founder, Psychologist (MSc) Burcu Cebeci Gürel, established the centre, she aimed not only to provide support to children but also to touch more lives by training new educators.
Therefore, working with us is not a job where you are left alone in a room by yourself. Programs are prepared collaboratively by the team, challenging situations are discussed in weekly supervision, and when necessary, colleagues from different branches come together in case meetings.
Every child encountered in special education brings a new question. We try to offer an environment where you can think about these questions together, receive regular feedback from an experienced specialist, and participate in a recorded, systematic working routine.
Which branches does the Deniz Yıldızı team consist of?
While evaluating your application, it might be useful to know the team you will work with. The current distribution of our staff is as follows:
| Branch | Number of people in the team |
|---|---|
| Psychologist | 6 (3 are psychologists with an MSc) |
| Speech and language therapist | 2 |
| Special education teacher | 2 |
| Child development specialist | 2 |
| Occupational therapist | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
What are the cornerstones of our working philosophy?
There are a few basic practices that shape the daily work of everyone who joins our team.
Weekly supervision
Supervision is provided every week by Psychologist (MSc) Burcu Cebeci Gürel. Supervisions are recorded with a written form and meeting note; thus, feedback becomes concrete and trackable.
Preparing programs as a team
Individualized education programs are prepared collaboratively by the team and reviewed every 3 months. No one is left alone with a child's program.
Multidisciplinary case meetings
When necessary, the psychologist, special education teacher, speech and language therapist, and occupational therapist evaluate the same case together. The opportunity to learn from the perspective of different branches emerges.
Data-driven tracking
Progress is monitored through periodic test repetitions and observation notes. Decisions rely on recorded observations.
Regular communication with the parent
Brief feedback is provided to the parent at the end of each session. Communicating with the family in plain and clear language is an inseparable part of our job.
Ethical framework
We do not make diagnoses and do not make exaggerated promises. We refer the family for matters requiring a physician's decision. We care that everyone on the team adopts this boundary.
Why do we place importance on training trainees and young colleagues?
Our founder, Burcu Cebeci Gürel, became acquainted with special education by doing an internship in her second year of university. This experience allowed her to see closely how much those newly stepping into the field need good guidance.
After establishing her centre, she included organizing trainee educations and managing peer supervisions among her duties. At the invitation of various universities, she shared insights on the field of special education and autism diagnosis with young prospective colleagues.
Additionally, she hosted the field's instructors in Izmir by organizing educator trainings related to autism and special education, many of which were held for the first time in Izmir. The common point of these efforts is the belief that knowledge multiplies as it is shared.
A colleague joining Deniz Yıldızı works within this accumulation: they are supported by weekly supervision, learn from different branches in team meetings, and over time, share their own experience with newcomers.
How can I apply to Deniz Yıldızı?
We receive our applications via e-mail. There is no application form on the site.
Prepare your resume
Prepare an up-to-date resume containing your educational background, the institutions you have worked for, and your experiences in the field of special education.
Send your e-mail
Send your resume to denizyildizizmir@gmail.com. Writing your branch in the subject line will facilitate the correct evaluation of your application.
Your application is evaluated
Applications are evaluated in line with the needs of the centre. Applicants deemed suitable will be contacted.
What should be included in the application e-mail?
In order for us to evaluate your application, it would be useful to include the following information in your e-mail:
- Your name, surname, and a phone number where we can reach you
- Your branch (psychologist, speech and language therapist, special education teacher, child development specialist, occupational therapist, etc.)
- The school and department you graduated from, and your master's degree information, if any
- Your experiences in the field of special education and the age groups you have worked with
- Programs, scales, or techniques you have been trained in
- If you are applying for an internship, your school, grade level, and internship period
For whom is Deniz Yıldızı a suitable working environment?
A brief framework for you to consider whether our working system suits you before applying:
You might find yourself here if you
- Enjoy receiving regular feedback and supervision
- Prefer making decisions as a team rather than working alone
- Value keeping observation notes and working systematically on record
- Are eager to communicate with parents in plain and clear language
- Are open to learning from colleagues in different branches
What you need to know
- There is no specific job posting on this page; we evaluate applications according to the needs of the centre.
- Applications are only accepted via e-mail.
- Our centre does not make diagnoses; everyone on the team is expected to adopt this ethical boundary.
What do the terms mentioned in our working system mean?
- Supervision
- An experienced specialist regularly reviewing and giving feedback and guidance on the work of educators in the team. For us, it is done weekly and recorded with a written form and meeting note.
- Peer supervision
- Meetings where colleagues working in the same field discuss cases together and give feedback to each other.
- IEP (Individualized Education Program)
- A plan prepared separately for each child based on assessment results, where goals and methods are written. The team prepares it collaboratively, and it is reviewed every 3 months.
- Multidisciplinary case meeting
- A meeting where experts from different branches such as psychologist, special education teacher, speech and language therapist, and occupational therapist evaluate a child's situation together.
- Observation note
- A record kept regularly by the educator showing how target skills are progressing in sessions. It is one of the fundamental data sources for tracking progress.
- Periodic test repetition
- Comparing a child's development by re-administering the assessment tools applied initially at regular intervals.
Frequently asked questions
How can I apply for a job at Deniz Yıldızı Special Education?
You can send your resume via e-mail to denizyildizizmir@gmail.com. Writing your branch in the subject line facilitates the evaluation of your application.
Is there an application form on the site?
No, we only accept applications via e-mail. Simply sending your resume to denizyildizizmir@gmail.com is sufficient.
Are there any open positions currently?
We do not publish specific job postings on this page. We evaluate incoming applications in line with the needs of the centre and contact the applicants deemed suitable.
From which branches do you accept applications?
Our team consists of psychologists, speech and language therapists, special education teachers, child development specialists, and an occupational therapist. We evaluate applications from these branches and other occupational groups related to the field of special education.
Can I apply for an internship?
Our founder continues organizing trainee educations among her duties in the centre. You can submit your internship request along with your school, department, and internship period to denizyildizizmir@gmail.com.
Is supervision provided in the centre?
Yes. The team is given supervision every week by Psychologist (MSc) Burcu Cebeci Gürel. Supervisions are recorded with a written form and meeting note.
How many people work in the team?
Our team consists of 13 people: 6 psychologists (3 of whom are psychologists with an MSc), 2 speech and language therapists, 2 special education teachers, 2 child development specialists, and 1 occupational therapist.
Who prepares the education programs?
Individualized education programs are prepared collaboratively by the team and reviewed every 3 months. When necessary, case meetings involving experts from different branches are held.
Where is the centre, and how is the transportation?
Our centre is located in Bornova, Izmir, at Kazımdirik Mahallesi 372/14 Sokak No:20, near Forum Bornova. For detailed information regarding transportation, you can contact us at 0530 407 00 78.
Will I receive a response when my application is processed?
Applications are evaluated in line with the needs of the centre, and applicants deemed suitable are contacted. You can send your questions regarding your application via e-mail.
My experience in special education is limited, can I still apply?
You can send your application. Our centre has valued training new educators since its establishment; clearly stating your experience and the methods you have been trained in on your resume will facilitate the evaluation.
