Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Childhood Inclusion Specialist who will support individualization and inclusion for children with disabilities and mental health/behavioral needs through ongoing monitoring and collaboration with Head Start and Early Head Start classroom and leadership teams.

At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.

We Offer:

• Starting at $29.00 per hour
• Casual work environment
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5000 per year
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Career advancement and professional development
• 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
• Great co-workers and a great mission, supportive environment with an outstanding Community Action Agency

Essential Functions for this role

1. Conduct classroom observations to support implementation of IFSP outcomes and IEP goals, identify children in need of additional support or referrals, and provide general support in and out of classroom to promote best practices for inclusion and implementation of the Pyramid Model.
2. Review IFSP and IEP documentation to ensure curriculum modifications and learning environments are appropriate for individual children in each classroom; provide reflection and support as needed for teaching teams to promote inclusive practices. Meet with teaching teams to review IFSP and IEP outcomes/goals and accommodations.
3. Consult with Child Development Coaches, Mental Health Consultants, Early Intervention visitors, ABA Behavior Technicians, and Special Educators to provide support to teaching teams for assigned children and classrooms.
4. Provide in-classroom support as needed during transition periods or identified classroom routines to support inclusion of children with delays or disabilities, supporting Educators through coaching in the moment as well as reflection surrounding how to implement accommodations and strategies and how to effectively prevent and respond to behavior.
5. Work with classroom teams and Child Development Coach to create, update, and implement Social-Emotional Support Plans to address individual children’s needs and classroom behavior.
6. Provide recommendations for classroom materials to support children identified with disabilities, developmental delays, or challenging behavior.
7. Support Disabilities and Inclusion Manager with monitoring of mental health and disabilities related services in compliance with Head Start and Early Head Start performance standards, Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care licensing requirements and NAEYC accreditation standards.
8. Participate and present observations, data, and/or recommendations at case review, center, and/or leadership meetings as needed. Participate in reflective case presentations.
9. In collaboration with Disabilities and Inclusion and Workforce Development Managers, support planning and provide recommendations for staff development and training opportunities related to mental health, disabilities, and inclusion.
10. Participate in special projects related to inclusive practices and mental health and disabilities.
11. Uphold the values of CTI – Equity, Integrity, Compassion.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience working with children aged 0-5 in a classroom or community setting.
• Knowledge/experience with Head Start, Early Head Start, Early Intervention, special education services, mental health and/or ABA services for young children required.
• Knowledge/experience working with children with developmental delays, disabilities, behavioral or mental health needs and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder required.
• Ability to pass background check.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related field preferred.

Commensurate experience of 5-8 years may be substituted for degree.

If you are you interested in a position that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others, we encourage to apply. Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization with over 600 employees dedicated to reducing barriers and creating opportunities for low-income individuals and families.

Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Community Teamwork is committed to an equitable, non-discriminatory, and anti-racist approach in all components of our organizational structure and operations, including the job application process. We recognize that people of underprivileged backgrounds and underrepresented identities often are not afforded equitable access to resources, opportunities, and professional development. We offer professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement opportunities to ensure that you and CTI are set up for success. We encourage you to apply if you see an opening that is exciting to you and include examples of your work that you feel demonstrate your qualifications. Please feel free to speak to all experiences, skills, and educational certifications that you feel are relevant. We look forward to reviewing your application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Community Teamwork is a drug free work environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.

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