Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Hood, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Child and Youth Services (CYS), Fort Hood, Texas. The Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator provides a comprehensive inclusive approach for children and youth ages six weeks to 18 years with medical, educational, or other identified needs who participate in Department of Defense CYS programs. The coordinator administers, implements, and monitors inclusion supports and behavior support processes in classrooms and programs using Service-specific tools and guidance.

The coordinator coaches CYS professionals in observing children’s and youths’ development and individual needs, communicating effectively with families, and adapting classroom or activity-area environments and curricula to promote inclusion and meet learning needs. The position serves as a core member of the installation Inclusion Action Team (IAT) or Multidisciplinary Inclusion Action Team (M-IAT) and monitors compliance with Service policy, DoD instructions, and federal law. At least 50 percent of work time is spent in classroom or activity-area settings promoting, modeling, coaching, and mentoring inclusive practices.

Most work takes place in CYS facilities, including classrooms, activity areas, and outdoor areas, with occasional indoor and outdoor field trips. Travel to on- and off-post locations may be required. The employee may work evenings and weekends to accommodate program schedules. The role requires mobility and the ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, and supervise children using sight and sound. Employees must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications, complete required training, meet immunization and physical requirements, and serve as a mandatory reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect. A one-year probationary period may be required. Incentives and bonuses will not be paid.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher that includes or is supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in special education, early childhood education, child/adolescent development, elementary or secondary education, youth development, or a closely related field with the specified relevant coursework; OR 24 semester hours in qualifying coursework plus related coursework or experience comparable to a four-year course of study.
• Professional knowledge of child development, early intervention, special education, and early childhood inclusion.
• Knowledge of evidence-based and trauma-informed practices that support inclusive environments for children from birth through age 18.
• Professional knowledge of observation and assessment methods and implementation science.
• Skill in conducting functional behavioral assessments and collaborating with a team to design, implement, and monitor Behavior Support Plans.
• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as they apply to child development centers, school-age centers, and community-based support services.
• Experience using the practice-based coaching model and facilitating training for adult learners in varied settings.
• Ability to develop, collect, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, identify program trends, communicate findings, and propose solutions to program leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with families, colleagues, organizational leadership, and community support agencies on and off the installation.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements; complete required employment verification and background checks.
• Meet immunization requirements, pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, and be free from communicable disease.
• Complete required training, including orientation, initial and annual training, and any required certifications.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Provide proof of directly related education with the application; transcripts must be legible, in English, and identify the applicant and school. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Submit a resume of two pages or fewer.

Responsibilities

• Provide inclusive services for children and youth ages six weeks to 18 years with medical, educational, or other identified needs in DoD CYS programs.
• Administer, implement, and monitor inclusion supports and behavior support processes in classrooms and programs using Service-specific tools and guidance.
• Coach CYS professionals to observe children’s and youths’ development and individual needs, communicate effectively with families, and adapt environments and curricula to promote inclusion and meet learning needs.
• Serve as a core member of the installation Inclusion Action Team (IAT) or Multidisciplinary Inclusion Action Team (M-IAT).
• Monitor compliance with Service policy, DoD instructions, and federal law.
• Spend at least 50 percent of work time in classroom or activity-area settings promoting, modeling, coaching, and mentoring CYS professionals in inclusive practices.
• Serve as a mandatory reporter in cases of suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications and complete required DoD and Service training.

Benefits

• CYS employee childcare fee discount for employees working at least 15 hours per week: 100% discount for the first child and 25% for each subsequent child.
• Temporary limited commissary privileges for CYS employees, excluding tobacco and alcohol purchases, through December 31, 2026.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.

What This Job Offers

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