Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator

About the role

The purpose of the position is to provide a comprehensive inclusive approach to serving children (6 wks -18) with medical, educational, or other identified needs across Child and Youth Programs. Supports the development and implementation of CYP inclusion and behavior support processes, provides ongoing educational opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Help Classroom/Program Inclusion Supports
• Coordinates across multiple delivery systems using evidence-based inclusive practices and leveraging existing approved Department of Defense (DoD) or Navy tools, resources, and approaches (e.g., Navy CYP Inclusion Standard).
• Administers, implements, and monitors inclusion supports and behavior support processes in classrooms/programs.
• Assists in the development and implementation of Inclusion or Behavior Support Plans(ISP/BSP).
• Assists CYP professionals 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 to implement, monitor, and maintain ISPs/BSPs, implemented through continued observation and the correct use and application of support strategies and/or required accommodations.
• Coaches CYP Professionals to observe children's/youth's development and individual needs, communicate effectively with families, and enhance their classroom/activity area environment and curriculum to promote inclusion and meet diverse learning needs.
• Serves as a core member of the installation Inclusion Action Team (IAT) and monitors compliance with Service policy, DoD instructions, and federal law.
• Gives input into the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks, supports implementation and provides interpretation of content, and implementation of inclusive practices.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, special education, youth development, psychology, social work or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position AND three years of full time experience working with children and/or youth.
• Professional knowledge of child and youth development, early intervention, special education, early childhood inclusion, and evidence-based and trauma-informed practices that support inclusive environments related to birth to 18-year-olds.
• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as they apply to CDCs, school age centers and community based support services.
• 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.