Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Title: Inclusion Specialist
Department: Head Start
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Hours/Weeks: Part Year, Full Time
Bargaining Unit Position: (Y/N): Yes
Hiring Range: $17.33 - $19.90
NEKCA Mission Statement: To empower all generations in the Northeast Kingdom to grow, prosper, and thrive.
SUMMARY: n Inclusion Specialist provides direct service to preschool children, by engaging in communication to support classroom management and organization with the Center manager, teaching staff, parents, and special educators to adapt and support modifications to the curriculum, schedules, and routines to help children be successful in the classroom environment. The Inclusion Specialist provides a positive and nurturing guide to children and attends to their physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: •Carry out duties in compliance with HS Performance Standards, Content Area Plans, Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations for Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Programs, NAEYC, Vermont Parent Child Center Quality Standards, and NEKCA Standard of Conduct.
•Complete NEKCA Performance Evaluations, Professional Development Self-Assessment, and in partnership with supervisor, Individualized Professional Development Plan
•Be aware of indicators of child abuse and neglect and comply with Vermont Mandated Reporter Law and program Child Protection Protocol •Participate in center staff meetings, monthly content area meetings, pre-service, and in-services and incorporate relevant knowledge and skills into practice
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Demonstrate an understanding of early childhood development
•Participate in planning sessions with the teaching team to make accommodations or modifications to lesson planning for individual children
•Serve as a guide in instruction with student on proper classroom behavior by utilizing conscious discipline methods and strategies
•Attend to children's physical, emotional, personal, and academic needs
•Assists with record-keeping procedures to document students learning performance and goal setting
•Participate in IEP process and serve as a resource for student personnel evaluation team as needed or requested
•Will participate in EMTSS training and ongoing meetings with Inclusion Coordinator
•Serve as a positive nurturing guide for children
•Encourage parents and guardian to participate in program
•Participate in special level events i.e. open house, center celebration, etc.
•Develop a system to effectively communicate with parents/guardian to support child's growth and family needs
•Participate in 15 hours of training - 10 of these hours specific to specialized care
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience: •High School Diploma
•2 years of relevant experience
Core Competencies: •Excellent written and verbal communication
•Understanding of the principles of child development
•Ability to remain calm and patient at all times
•Current First Aid and CPR certification
•Ability to meet the needs of a child's individualized plan
Background Checks: Employees in this role are required to undergo a background check in accordance with NEKCA policy, which may include verifying education, employment history, and criminal records.
Transportation Requirements: WORKING CONDITIONS: Employees in this position work primarily in a classroom environment-controlled temperature conditions. This position may include time outside during calm moderate weather. Noise levels vary from moderate to loud. The work involves sitting and standing for extended periods of time, using a computer and other office equipment, and may require bending and lifting.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary Description
$17.33 - $19.90
Job Tags
Full time, Part time,