Assistant Special Services Coordinator

Astor Services • Beacon, NY

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About The Position

Head Start is a federally funded preschool program serving children ages 3 and 4 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, classroom observation, direct work with teaching teams, mental health support, and regulatory compliance. The position follows the school calendar.

The assistant supports Astor’s Special Education classrooms, education staff, center staff, home-based staff, and the Special Services Office. The position also collaborates with the Education Services Team and primary prevention specialist, supports the Pyramid Team and program-wide implementation of the Pyramid model, and attends CPSE meetings when requested. The assistant monitors documentation in Child Plus, supports tuition billing and related paperwork, completes TCI training, and takes on other assignments needed for successful Early Childhood Program operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• More than 5 years of experience 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.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Supervisory 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 formulating service-delivery plans.
• Assist center staff in working with parents of children with special needs, including 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 on home visits 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.
• Apply knowledge of regulations from 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 needed for successful Early Childhood Program operations.

Benefits

• Four personal days.
• Full benefits 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’s 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 at no cost to staff.
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Collaboration with a dedicated team in a supportive and dynamic environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level