Education Inclusion Specialist

Overview

Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES) SF provides families who live and work in San Francisco with high-quality early childhood education and enrichment; job support, training, and placement; and comprehensive family support services and referrals. Our mission is to empower families who live and work in San Francisco to transform their futures through evidence-based educational and economic opportunities.

Position Summary

Are you an educator looking to create inclusive learning environments? Do you want the opportunity to contribute to an organization with a mission of serving the needs and well-being of San Francisco s youngest children? We are looking for an Inclusion Specialist to provide comprehensive assessment and intervention services to children in our infant, toddler and preschool programs at FACES’s Masonic & Hayes Valley location.

This staff member is responsible for assisting in the assessments of special needs, supporting classroom teachers to set developmental goals for children, educating teachers to make accommodations in their classrooms, and developing curricula to enable each student to reach their full potential!

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate effectively and appropriately with teachers, administration, parents and consultants/specialists, i.e. OT, mental health services, etc. Following up with Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) and Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) concerns when necessary.
• Collaborate on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans with teachers, parents, and other specialists. Develop, implement, and train paraprofessionals on Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Provide one-on-one support with children in the classroom to meet specific developmental goals outlined in IEPs, and develop data tracking processes to track ongoing progress towards goals.
• Coach teachers and paraprofessionals and model developmentally appropriate classroom activities to support children with suspected or identified special needs. (expanding in SY  PBC coaches)
• Documentation and maintenance of confidential child files including ongoing tracking and documentation of interventions, assessments, family, teacher and administration communication.
• Support and collaborate with teachers, parents/caregivers, and Site Supervisor to identify and access resources (instructional materials, adaptive equipment, etc.) to help children flourish in classrooms.
• Meet with parents/ caregivers, in conjunction with teaching staff and paraprofessionals, to interpret ASQ’s, parent conferences, IEP meetings, and assessments when needed.
• Provide referrals, advocate, and serve as liaison for additional family services, such as support for families with special needs, etc.
• Lead occasional parent/ caregiver and staff training on child development, special education and early intervention topics. Expanding in SY  (PPP, Sparkler Developmental Playgroups)
• Collaborate with the Family Support Team to facilitate Center on the Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) meetings and work with teachers to implement CSEFEL strategies in classrooms, including visual schedules and expectations.

Qualifications

You have a solid mix of the following knowledge, ability, skills and experience:

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  A. degree in Child Development, Mental Health, Special Education or related fields
• At least 2 years of experience working with preschool age children with a focus on children with special needs.
• Possesses California Child Development permit or 12 qualifying units in Early Childhood Education
• Demonstrated knowledge of parenting challenges, child development, and children and families with special needs, including behavioral and emotional issues
• Experience with coaching staff and facilitating workshops/trainings preferred
• Commitment to working with families from marginalized communities
• Effective and compassionate communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently with initiative and enthusiasm
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications and electronic client management systems
• Ability to meet required…