Child and Youth Programs Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/22/2024

• Business Based Action
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
A bachelor's degree or higher that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in special education, early childhood education, child/adolescent development, elementary or secondary education, youth development, or other closely related field such as psychology/sociology or social work (must include 24 semester hours in child/adolescent psychology, sociology of the family, developmental psychology, social work with child/family emphasis);

OR

Completion of 24 semester hours in coursework as indicated above, plus additional related coursework or experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a 4-year course of study.
In addition to meeting one of the requirements above, candidates must possess the following:
Professional experience of child 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.
Professional experience in the observation and assessment methods and implementation science. Experience with individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as they apply to CDC's, school age centers and community-based support services. Experience which demonstrates skill in respectful, reciprocal communication with families; adapts responsive approaches as required to meet the needs of individual families. Experience which demonstrates skills in the practice-based coaching model, facilitating training with adult learners, providing feedback, and adjusting training pace and activities to meet diverse learning needs. Experience which demonstrates skills in conducting functional behavioral assessments and collaborating with a team to design, implement, and monitor resulting BSP.