All Kids Academy Head Start is seeking a Behavioral Support Specialist to join our team in the mission to close the achievement gap by providing quality school readiness programs and comprehensive services to children, families, and communities in East County.
SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Disabilities/Mental Health Services Coordinator, the Support Specialist plays a key role in supporting the development, support, and well-being of children enrolled in the Head Start, Early Head Start, and California State Preschool programs. This position works collaboratively with teaching staff, the Early Childhood Behavior Specialist, and the Education Department to ensure that comprehensive practices are implemented consistently, behavior support plans are followed, and accommodations outlined in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) are integrated into daily routines. The Support Specialist promotes a supportive, and an all-encompassing learning environment for all children.
Hours per week: 20-24 hours per week
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (ANY COMBINATION EQUIVALENT TO)
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Psychology, or related field (required).
- Coursework in special education.
- Intern in special education credential program preferred.
- Experience working with children with special needs in early childhood settings preferred.
- Bilingual (Spanish/Arabic/Chaldean) preferred.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- All-encompassing practices, trauma-informed care, and behavior management strategies;
- IEP/IFSP processes and early intervention systems;
- Developmental, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of young children;
- Social services procedures, policies, and resources;
- MS Word, Power Point, Intermediate Excel and Outlook;
- Community resources and how to access services;
- Standard record keeping including progress notes and maintenance of required documentation;
- Human behavior and motivation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to drive to sites, other agencies, and trainings;
- Must have the ability to sit for extended periods;
- Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods;
- Occasionally must be able to stand and file miscellaneous documents in filing cabinet; and
- Occasional bending, stooping and lifting up to 25 pounds.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Prior to employment, in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended, employment candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. Head Start regulations require that no person shall work in any Head Start program until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice.
AKA Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be denied employment, discriminated against, or prohibited from participating fully in employment opportunities for reasons of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic characteristic, marital status, military or veteran status, medical or physical disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal state, or local law.
Applicants will be required to obtain a Health Screening, TB clearance, proof of immunization against measles and pertussis (MMR and Tdap vaccines), and background clearance prior to starting employment
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