Head Start Inclusion Support Specialist
About The Position
Capital Area Head Start is hiring an Inclusion Support Specialist (ISS) to support young children with disabilities and help ensure they receive high‑quality early childhood education services. This role plays a key part in empowering families and strengthening communities. The Inclusion Support Specialist provides direct support to children with disabilities, assists with screening and evaluation processes, and helps implement adaptations and activities tailored to each child’s needs. The ISS also models effective strategies for classroom staff and supports integrated learning environments. Position Details: Pay: $19.82 per hour Status: Casual / Per Diem, Non‑Exempt Schedule: Typically between 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Service Area: Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry counties Benefits: Meaningful work that impacts children and families Extensive training and ongoing learning opportunities Clear pathways for career growth and advancement Qualifications: Associates degree in early childhood education, special education, psychology or highly related field Two years of experience working with young children Knowledge of the mental health system and available disability services Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel Outlook and learn web based systems Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle, or public transportation Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience working with preschool children in an integrated setting Bi/multi-lingual Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Requirements
- Associates degree in early childhood education, special education, psychology or highly related field
- Two years of experience working with young children
- Knowledge of the mental health system and available disability services
- Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel Outlook and learn web based systems
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
- Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle, or public transportation
- Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working with preschool children in an integrated setting
- Bi/multi-lingual
Responsibilities
- Provides direct support to children with disabilities
- Assists with screening and evaluation processes
- Helps implement adaptations and activities tailored to each child’s needs
- Models effective strategies for classroom staff
- Supports integrated learning environments
Benefits
- Meaningful work that impacts children and families
- Extensive training and ongoing learning opportunities
- Clear pathways for career growth and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
