Assistant Special Services Coordinator
About The Position
Head Start is a federally funded preschool program serving 3- and 4-year-old children and their families in early learning, health, and family well-being. The Assistant Special Services Coordinator supports the development and coordination of services for children with special needs in Dutchess and Greene counties. Under the supervision of the Special Services Coordinator, the role includes monitoring, observation, and direct support for teaching teams; mental health support and knowledge; and compliance with regulatory requirements. The position also supports classroom and home-based staff, works with parents and families, collaborates with education and prevention teams, and assists the Special Services Office with documentation and tuition billing. The job follows the school calendar and offers professional development and credential training at no cost to staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Five or more years working in an Early Childhood setting, including work with children with special needs.
- Ability to collaborate with teaching teams, communicate professionally and respectfully with parents, and work with Leadership Team members.
Nice To Haves
- New York State Students with Disabilities (Birth–Second Grade) Teacher Certification.
- Microsoft Office experience, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Supervisor experience.
Responsibilities
- Support the Special Services office in coordinating services for children in Astor SED classrooms.
- Provide education staff with resources regarding child development, challenging behavior, and specialized teaching techniques, in conjunction with the Education Services Team.
- Observe specific children in classroom environments.
- Consult with staff on adapting environments to meet children's needs and developing service-delivery plans.
- Assist center staff in working closely with parents of children with special needs through ongoing communication, referrals, conferences, and home visits.
- Support home-based staff in providing quality mental health services and developmentally appropriate activities during visits, including accompanying staff to homes as needed.
- Collaborate with the primary prevention specialist on consultations as needed.
- Support the Pyramid Team and program-wide implementation of the Pyramid model.
- Attend CPSE meetings upon request.
- Complete TCI training and support classroom teams and home visitors.
- Monitor Child Plus for compliance with program documentation expectations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of regulations set by the New York State Education Department, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of Children and Family Services, and Head Start Performance Standards.
- Support the Special Services Office with tuition billing and associated paperwork.
- Participate in other assignments deemed necessary for successful Early Childhood Programs operations.
Benefits
- Four personal days.
- Full benefit package.
- Ongoing professional development at no cost to staff.
- Time off according to the school calendar.
- Sick time.
- Fully paid individual long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
- Eligibility to participate in the agency medical and dental plans for individuals and families, with a small employee contribution.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.
- Child Development Associate credential training provided at no cost to staff.
- Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
- Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
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Job Type
Full-time
