Special Education and Behavioral Service Coordinator

Special Education and Behavioral Service Coordinator-160652

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The Special Education and Behavioral Services Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality services for children and families enrolled in the Head Start program. This leadership position oversees the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of special education and behavioral support services, ensuring compliance with IDEA and Head Start Program Performance Standards. The supervisor collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, families, and external partners to ensure children with disabilities or developmental concerns receive individualized support that promotes their success and well-being.

• Ensure services align with IDEA regulations and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Monitor and support the coordination of services for children with disabilities and social-emotional challenges.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation related to referrals, evaluations, service coordination, and child progress.
• Coordinate case management for children receiving special education and/or mental health services, including referrals to LEAs and early intervention providers.

• Supervise contracted service providers to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.
• Provide on-site coaching and consultation to education staff on strategies to support children requiring individualized classroom support.
• Collaborate with teaching teams to design and model strategies for children with developmental delays, behavioral challenges, or other special needs.
• Facilitate professional development related to special education practices, behavior management and individualized support strategies.

• Serve as a liaison between the program, public schools, community agencies, and families to ensure collaborative communication and coordinated services for families with students on IEPs, behavior plans and/or other individualized support.
• Assist families in understanding the referral, evaluation, and IEP processes, including their rights and procedural safeguards.
• Provide timely referrals and help families access community resources.
• Communicate effectively with families through phone calls, written correspondence, meetings, and home visits when necessary.

• Develop, prepare, and present timely and accurate reports to support planning, program evaluation, and regulatory compliance around special education and behavioral support.
• Research, collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform planning, performance monitoring, and assessment of community needs.
• Support the collection and reporting of screening, evaluation, and service delivery data for children with identified or suspected needs.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant data management systems.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data for decision-making and program improvement.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with data privacy regulations.

Provides oversight and direction to contractors and vendors; no direct supervisory responsibilities for County staff.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology, or a closely related field required.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in case management, child development, or special education services required.

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Three years of experience in program…