Disabilities & Mental Health Coordinator

Early Learning Essentials•Springville, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference in the community with Early Learning Essentials (ELE)! We are a non profit organization that offers preschool services to children and families who encounter life's challenges and need a hand up. This position works within the Disabilities and Mental Health team in a collaborative team approach, serving as the content area expert to assist the Disabilities and Mental Health Manager and the Education and Child Development Director in planning, implementing, coordinating and monitoring services for children with special needs and/or behavioral concerns, per Head Start Performance Standards, the agency's policies and procedures and in support of the agency school readiness plan. Coordinates the functional assessments of behavior (FBA) and the development of Behavior Intervention Plans which address students' inappropriate behaviors and to provide a means to help children become more academically successful. The Disabilities and Behavioral Specialist also provides classroom and agency-wide behavior management strategies. Position uses independent judgment to support overall school readiness for all Head Start children, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university with a major in Behavioral Sciences, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Elementary Education or a closely related field as determined by the agency.
Experience working with children, preferably 3-5 years of age.
Hold a special education license or endorsement or one of the following professional licenses: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) or be able to get license within 6 months of employment and maintain it throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in one of the areas above.
Prior Head Start Experience
Proficient in ChildPlus
Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Planning, implementing, coordinating and monitoring services for children with special needs and/or behavioral concerns, per Head Start Performance Standards, the agency's policies and procedures and in support of the agency school readiness plan.
Coordinating the functional assessments of behavior (FBA) and the development of Behavior Intervention Plans which address students' inappropriate behaviors and to provide a means to help children become more academically successful.
Providing classroom and agency-wide behavior management strategies.
Using independent judgment to support overall school readiness for all Head Start children, as needed.