Inclusion Specialist
About The Position
Easterseals DC MD VA is a leading organization dedicated to achieving full equity, inclusion, and access through direct and life-changing disability and community services. Since 1945, we have focused on enhancing the quality of life and expanding access to healthcare, education, and employment. We employ a holistic approach, offering comprehensive services to thousands of children and adults, regardless of disability, military status, income, race, or age. Our services include personalized child development and early intervention for children, engaging activities and resources for adults with disabilities, employment support and mental healthcare for military families, and comprehensive support for families and caregivers. We collaborate with partners to reduce poverty and homelessness, improve healthcare and employment, and empower individuals to be full participants in their communities. As the Easterseals affiliate serving Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, we operate through public-private partnerships to deliver community-based services efficiently. Our Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Inter-Generational Center is an international model for delivering superior outcomes and creating meaningful connections between generations, achieved through visionary partnerships. We value our staff as our greatest asset, with over 200 employees across the greater Washington, DC area committed to our mission. If you seek to do well while doing good, Easterseals DC MD VA may be the place for you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, or a related field.
- Experience in early childhood education, inclusion, special education, behavioral health, or related child development programs.
- Knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, inclusion strategies, IDEA, ADA, and behavior support techniques.
- Experience working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience coaching and supporting early childhood professionals preferred.
- Experience implementing the Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, the Ages & Stages Questionnaire, and CLASS preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead inclusion efforts to ensure all children, including those with disabilities, developmental delays, behavioral challenges, and diverse learning needs, can fully participate in program activities.
- Provide consultation, coaching, and technical assistance to teaching staff on inclusive practices, accommodations, positive behavior supports, and individualized strategies.
- Review screening and assessment data to identify developmental concerns and support early intervention efforts.
- Collaborate with families, therapists, early intervention programs, school systems, and community partners to coordinate services and supports.
- Participate in the development and implementation of IEPs, IFSPs, behavior support plans, and other individualized supports.
- Assist teachers in adapting classroom environments, materials, and instructional practices to support children's successful participation and learning.
- Support developmental, behavioral, vision, hearing, and social-emotional screening processes, including referrals and follow-up activities.
- Provide families with resources, referrals, advocacy, and service coordination related to developmental and behavioral concerns.
- Deliver training and professional development on inclusion, child development, behavior guidance, and family-centered practices.
- Monitor inclusion practices and child outcomes to support continuous program improvement and equitable access to services.
- Ensure compliance with licensing regulations, QRIS requirements, NAEYC standards, and Easterseals policies.
- Monitor implementation of curriculum, assessments, and developmentally appropriate practices, including Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and ASQ.
- Supervise classroom quality, including lesson plans, learning environments, daily schedules, routines, transitions, and active supervision practices.
- Conduct CLASS classroom observations and provide coaching, feedback, and follow-up to support continuous quality improvement.
- Support staff onboarding, orientation, professional development, and performance improvement.
- Monitor child portfolios, assessment records, and classroom documentation for accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
- Coordinate educational activities, classroom materials, equipment, and special events.
- Build positive relationships with families to support young children's development and school readiness and support teachers in doing the same.
- Provide coordination and communication with parents, program, and others as needed specific to children’s engagement with early intervention, medical and disability, and behavioral health services.
- Connect families with community resources and support services as needed.
- Promote family engagement and participation in program activities and events.
- Foster collaborative partnerships with community agencies and service providers to enhance services for infants, toddlers, and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
