Inclusion Coordinator:

The Inclusion Coordinator is directly responsible for overseeing a coordinated approach to providing inclusion services necessary for Early Head Start and Head Start children to be successful in the classroom. The Inclusion coordinator supports all students to ensure the success of each student in an inclusive classroom environment. Collaborates with teaching a team, classroom supervisors and Education manager to ensure behavior supports are met. Collaborates with Education Manager and local IDEA to support individualized needs being met. Conduct classroom observations and provide classroom teams with individualized support as needed.

Work Environment:

Rutland County Head Start is a premier provider of early care and education for infants and children up to age five, focused on responsive caregiving and high-quality early childhood education in a safe, play-based/joyful environment.

Consider joining a learning organization that is as focused on growing great teachers and family-oriented professionals as we are on providing a high-quality educational experience for our students and comprehensive services to our families. Rutland County Head Start invests in our staff with on-going professional development including college courses, certifications, conferences and workshops.

Rutland County Head Start is seeking candidates who are committed to educational equity, anti-racism, and willing to engage in the hard work it takes to bring positive, impactful change. As an inclusive, learning-centered organization, we embrace innovation, assessment, and reflection to continuously improve.

We are always looking to add thoughtful, energetic, honest, positive, and creative people to our team. Must be an outstanding communicator and rapport builder.

Responsibilities for the Inclusion Coordinator include:

• Observe classrooms and meet with classroom teams on a monthly basis to provide individualized support.
• Input BIR data into spreadsheet, analyze and provide support and feedback to classroom teams.
• Coordinates with appropriate staff to train teaching staff to modify the environment and activities to remove barriers for inclusion of children with disabilities in the full range of program activities.
• Performs and documents observations to inform individualized educational planning.
• Guide staff on how to assist children with different abilities in daily needs and hygiene including feeding, positioning, toileting, hand washing, etc.
• Meet regularly with the Education Management team.
• Input IFSP/IEPs into Childplus data system.
• Coordinate and run behavioral support planning if a need arises. Set specific goals for the individual with involved staff members. Then run follow up meetings when needed and complete observations and feedback to support the plan.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree Public Health, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of Head Start standards and licensing standards (preferred)

• Familiarity with child development and childhood health programs and systems.

• Knowledge and implementation of adult learning principles and teaching techniques.

• Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative, professional working relationship with staff, parents, and other agencies.

• Ability to work successfully in a highly regulated environment.

• Excellent written and communication skills.

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, database management, and other software programs if applicable.

• Problem assessment and problem solving

• Flexibility

• Adaptability

Rutland County Head Start offers the following benefits after start of employment:

• $3,000 Sign on Bonus*

• Competitive Pay - $60,000-$61,500

• Generous Paid time off

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Short term, long term, and Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan with employer match after 1 year

• Financial support for education related college coursework or degree attainment

• Employee assistance program with robust mental health support

Community Care Network is comprised of Rutland Mental Health Services and Rutland Community Programs including Rutland County Head Start. Community Care Network's mission is to enhance the well-being of our communities, individuals and families through responsive, innovative and collaborative human service.

Community Care Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.