Behavior Guidance Coordinator

Kenaitze Indian Tribe•Kenai, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Guidance Coordinator is responsible for the disability content area for the three-five year olds in the toddler and preschool setting. The Behavior Guidance Coordinator provides classroom observations and Guidance to assess behavior, offering strengths-based feedback and modeling developmentally appropriate, trauma responsive strategies for teaching staff, children and families. Will work closely with the Preschool Supervisor, Infant Toddler Supervisor, Child Care Supervisor, Mentor Coordinator and the Mental Health Consultant.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science/Bachelors of Arts in Early Childhood Education or Special Education or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree (Reference: Head Start Performance Standards 1302.91 (d) (1 & 2) Staff Qualifications and Competency Requirements)
Three (3) years of experience in an Early Childhood classroom
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire, or within 30 days
Must have a valid Alaska driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's insurance policy
Must have a State of Alaska Food Workers Card or obtain within 30 days of hire
Excellent oral/written communication skills and strong organizational, planning and reporting skills
Knowledge of community resources
Understanding and ability to work with the family centered philosophy
Ability to research, creatively resolve, and document unusual situations
Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Special Education Classroom or with Early Childhood Inervention
Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
Knowledge and experience with Head Start Program Performance Standards
Experience in timely reporting and handling large volumes of data and paperwork
Prior home visiting experience

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive guidance, including appropriate strategies and follow-up to teaching staff who work directly with children experiencing behavioral concerns
Creates a positive atmosphere for children; assist with effective transitions between activities, modeling for parents through the implementation of Creative Curriculum, Dena'ina Language and Culture and consistent use of appropriate social/emotional skills through the Conscious Discipline model as adopted by the Kenaitze Education Department
Participates in attending an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or IFSP (Indivdualized Family Service Plan) meeting with Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and/or Infant Learning Program and any other Social Services group and families
Establishes and maintains professional, accurate, and timely documentation in the Child Plus Data system
Assists teaching staff in defining and measuring behavior; understanding principles of reinforcement; teaching replacement behavior; and data collection in response to the implementation of behavioral intervention
Promotes highly specialized and evidence-based positive behavior interventions in which students thrive; behavior instruction that is individualized, explicit, intensive, accelarated and provides ample practice
Uses ongoing assessments to maintain a record of student progress
Facilitates team meetings with the identified student's teachers and parents for the purpose of completing a functional behavioral plan
Participates in truama informed professional development
Facilitates family events to promote engagement and useful strategies beyond implementation
Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance