Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator

Air Combat Command • Beale AFB, CA

22h

About The Position

The Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator provides a comprehensive inclusive approach to serving children and youth, ages six weeks to 18 years, with medical, educational, or other identified needs who participate in Department of Defense Child and Youth Programs (CYP). The coordinator supports classroom and program inclusion, including administering, implementing, and monitoring inclusion supports and behavior-support processes in accordance with the Department of the Air Force CYP Inclusion Guide.

The coordinator works with the Training & Curriculum Specialist to arrange regular education and coaching opportunities for CYP professionals. The role also supports identification of needs through non-clinical observations conducted by CYP professionals and collaborates with military and community agencies to connect children and families with interventions and other needed services.

The position requires a relevant bachelor’s degree or an approved combination of education and experience, along with specialized experience or qualifying graduate education. The selected employee must complete required training and certifications, maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications, meet physical and immunization requirements, and hold a valid driver’s license. The position involves regular contact with children and is subject to criminal history and background checks, drug testing, and other federal employment conditions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet the GS-1701 basic education requirement: a bachelor’s degree or higher with major study in education or an appropriate subject-matter field, or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, or meet the stated qualifying graduate education or combination-of-education-and-experience alternatives.
• For merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-09 level is required for time-in-grade eligibility when applicable.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must maintain an appropriate, valid driver’s license and pass annual driving-record checks.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent required physicals, provide evidence of required immunizations, and be free from communicable disease.
• Must complete required DoD and Service training and certifications within specified timeframes and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Must complete required background checks, including criminal-history and fingerprint checks, and comply with periodic renewals.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must meet applicable federal employment eligibility and documentation requirements, including transcript submission when qualifying based on education.
• Must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with child and youth development, education principles, developmentally appropriate activities, and curriculum planning for children of varied ages and needs.
• Knowledge of early intervention, special education, early childhood inclusion, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed practices for children from birth through age 18.
• Skill in practice-based coaching, facilitating training for adult learners, providing feedback, and adapting training to diverse learning needs.
• Experience with observation and assessment methods and implementation science.
• Skill in conducting functional behavioral assessments and collaborating on Inclusion or Behavior Support Plans.
• Knowledge of childcare regulations and program requirements related to fire safety, health and sanitation, food service, and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Administer, implement, and monitor classroom and program inclusion supports and behavior-support processes in accordance with the Department of the Air Force CYP Inclusion Guide.
• Coordinate regular professional education and coaching for CYP professionals with the Training & Curriculum Specialist.
• Support identification of children’s and youths’ needs through non-clinical assessments and observations conducted by CYP professionals.
• Collaborate with military and community agencies to provide access to interventions and other needed services.
• Support evaluation and improvement of program accessibility and quality and help ensure programs meet applicable Air Force, Department of Defense, accreditation, and certification requirements.
• Conduct or contribute to functional behavioral assessments and collaborate with teams to develop, implement, and monitor Inclusion or Behavior Support Plans.

Benefits

• Eligible employees occupying direct childcare positions may receive childcare discounts under the referenced DAF memorandum: 100% for the first child and 25% for each additional child.
• Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for a 25% childcare discount.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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