Child Development Specialist

5 days ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom Nekcavt Full time
Job Title: Inclusion Specialist

Department: Head Start

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Hours/Weeks: 40 / 42

Bargaining Unit Position: (Y/N): Yes

Hiring Range: $;

The Inclusion Specialist plays a vital role in creating a supportive and inclusive environment for preschool children. This position requires strong communication skills to collaborate with the Center manager, teaching staff, parents, and special educators to adapt and support modifications to the curriculum, schedules, and routines to help children succeed in the classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Ensure compliance with HS Performance Standards, Content Area Plans, Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations for Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Programs, NAEYC, Vermont Parent Child Center Quality Standards, and NEKCA Standard of Conduct.
  2. Complete NEKCA Performance Evaluations, Professional Development Self-Assessment, and in partnership with supervisor, Individualized Professional Development Plan.
  3. Be aware of indicators of child abuse and neglect and comply with Vermont Mandated Reporter Law and program Child Protection Protocol.
  4. Participate in center staff meetings, monthly content area meetings, pre-service, and in-services and incorporate relevant knowledge and skills into practice.
  5. Collaborate with the teaching team to make accommodations or modifications to lesson planning for individual children.
  6. Attend to children's physical, emotional, personal, and academic needs.
  7. Assist with record-keeping procedures to document students' learning performance and goal setting.
  8. Participate in the IEP process and serve as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed or requested.
  9. Participate in EMTSS training and ongoing meetings with the Inclusion Coordinator.
  10. Develop a system to effectively communicate with parents/guardians to support child's growth and family needs.
  11. Participate in 15 hours of training – 10 of these hours specific to specialized care.
  12. Understanding of the principles of child development.
  13. Ability to meet the needs of a child's individualized plan.

Background Checks:

Employees in this role are required to undergo a background check in accordance with NEKCA policy, which may include verifying education, employment history, and criminal records.



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