CHILD DEVELOPMENT COACH

Basic Job Assignment:Under the supervision of designated Head Start Coordinator(s) candidate will provide in-depth support to students with social-emotional and behavioral issues; implement comprehensive positive social-emotional and behavioral support plans and effective instructions; participate as a member of the Comprehensive Services and Quality Improvement team; and help design and implement all components of the students individual Requirements:Training and Experience:A typical way of obtaining the knowledge skills and abilities outlined above is through attaining an Associates Degreein Child Development Psychology or a related field with12 ECE credits (to include 3 units of Infant/Toddler course);plus aminimum of one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience working directly with infant through 5-year-old children which includes working with children with Special Needs. Bilingual in Spanish is highly REQUIREMENTS LICENSES & CERTIFICATES:A valid California drivers license and use of an automobile; certification in pediatric first aid CPR must be met within 90 days of employment. Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (fingerprints TB physical immunizations).PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential DEMANDS:While performing the duties of this class an employee is regularly required to sit stand and walk; talk or hear both in person and by telephone; use hands to operate finger handle or feel office equipment; reach with hands and arms; bend kneel grasp; and lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus to view :DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge of:Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics particularly pertaining to students with individualized learning plans (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).Social-emotional and behavior management strategies and techniques relating to students experiencing difficulties with social-emotional and behavioral interventions and applied behavioral English usage punctuation spelling and record storage retrieval and management to:Demonstrate an understanding patient and receptive attitude towards students with varied Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and positive social-emotional and behavior support plansModel appropriate social-emotional and behavioral interventionsLearn to utilize a variety of instructional materials and effectively in oral and written formPerform routine clerical and operate office related equipmentExamples of Major Job Functions:The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to this teacher(s) in implementing daily classroom activities ensuring inclusion of all children;Coach with personalized special services for children with disabilities (i.e. feeding assistance toileting diapering urine bags physically lifting and carrying the child etc.);Coach staff in marking referrals for further evaluation or services;Discuss the progress of the child(ren) with supervisor and teacher(s) as needed;Coach teacher(s) in maintaining classroom management by interacting with all the children including children without Special Needs during the classroom routine;Participate in classroom activities including field trips and socializations;Lift carry and ensure the safety of children as needed;Advocate as appropriate for the rights of the children with Special Needs and their families;Support staff in implementation of social-emotional and behavior management techniques as advised by designated Head Start Coordinator(s) or other professionals;Maintain and update assigned center files of children with Special Needs as required;Coach the teacher(s) in completing monthly observations and recording observations on appropriate record keeping forms;Work cooperatively with the Site Supervisor and all other staff to coordinate center responsibilities while on-site; assisting in the classroom or outdoors as needed;Be involved with meal times and provide necessary support if needed;Attend staff in-service and other required meeting and trainings;Maintain and enhance professional competence through participation in professional organizations and other activities on a voluntary or assigned basis;Assume responsibility for parent involvement as appropriate;Attend not less than 15 hours of professional development per year. Such professional development shall be high-quality sustained intensive and classroom focused in order to have a positive and lasting impact on classroom instruction;Other duties as assigned by supervisor.