Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator

About the role

The position aims to provide a comprehensive, inclusive approach to serving children aged 6 weeks to 18 years with medical, educational, or other identified needs across Child and Youth Programs. It involves supporting the development and implementation of inclusion and behavior support processes, offering ongoing educational opportunities, and conducting needs and non-clinical assessments.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and implementation of CYP inclusion and behavior support processes.
• Administers, implements, and monitors inclusion supports and behavior support processes in classrooms/programs.
• Aids in the development and implementation of Inclusion or Behavior Support Plans (ISP/BSP).
• Assists in recognizing and responding appropriately to children and youth displaying concerning or unsafe behaviors.
• Collaborates with the Training and Curriculum Specialist (T&C) to train and coach CYP professionals.
• Leads and conducts inclusive program/classroom assessments at regular and periodic intervals.
• Serves as a core member of the installation Inclusion Action Team (IAT) and monitors compliance with Service policy, DoD instructions, and federal law.
• Provides input into the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks, supports implementation, and interprets content.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy.
• Collaborates with and maintains a network of military and community agencies, provides information and referral, and participates in local early education councils or advisory groups.
• Coordinates with CYP and specialized services to ensure staff work together to integrate services for each applicable child in CYP environments and daily routines.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, special education, youth development, psychology, social work, or a relevant field.
• Three years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.
• Knowledge of child and youth development, early intervention, special education, early childhood inclusion, and evidence-based and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to conduct functional behavioral assessments and collaborate with a team to design, implement, and monitor resulting BSP.
• Skills in respectful, reciprocal communication with families, adapting responsive approaches as required, and providing feedback.
• Ability to identify and apply appropriate evidence-based inclusive practices to meet the needs of individual children and youth and groups of children and youth in a child care or group setting.
• Ability to develop, collect, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends across the program, communicate trends, and propose solutions to program leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.