SPECIAL NEEDS INCLUSION COORDINATOR (SNIC), NF-1701-04

What are we looking for? A bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, special education, youth development, psychology, social work, elementary education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position AND three years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.

OR A combination of education and experience; education must include courses in a child-related field and total minimum of 24 higher level semester hours AND four years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth is required.

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 Professional knowledge of observation and assessment methods and implementation science. 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.

Skill in respectful, reciprocal communication with families; adapts responsive approaches as required to meet the needs of individual families. Skill in the practice-based coaching model, facilitating training with adult learners, providing feedback, and adjusting training pace and activities to meet diverse learning needs. Skill in conducting functional behavioral assessments and collaborating with a team to design, implement, and monitor resulting BSP. Proficient use of Microsoft Office Programs e.g.

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 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 childcare 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.

What to Expect: Coordinates across multiple delivery systems using evidence-based inclusive practices and leveraging existing approved Department of War (DoW) or Marine Corps tools, resources, and approaches (e.g., Marine Corps CYP Inclusion Protocol and Behavior Support Process). Coordinates with the T&C to provide regular training and coaching opportunities on child observations, positive behavioral supports, inclusive practices, and use of the classroom/program environment to meet diverse learning needs.

Supports the T&C to provide training to ensure implementation of core inclusive programming. Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel. Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers, and/or employees.

Collaborates with and maintains a network of military and community agencies, provides information and referral, and may serve on local early education councils or advisory groups alongside DoW Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) family support providers and School Liaisons (SLs).Coordinates with CYP and specialized services, when early intervention services occur in a CYP setting, to ensure staff work together to integrate services for each applicable child in CYP environments and daily routines.

Required to have mobility necessary to ensure safety of children and youth and engage in repetitive actions such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, sitting on the floor, and lifting up to 40 pounds. They must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, to comply with sight and sound supervision requirements and to provide immediate responses when applicable.

Activities may require the incumbent to drive an automobile (including driving a government vehicle while transporting children and youth). However, most of the work is done in indoor and outdoor classroom settings or activity areas. Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children.

Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), as required for Defense Health Agency (DHA) Health Care Workers, which includes the influenza vaccine. Must possess a valid state driver's license. Perform other duties as assigned.