Casa Central · 1 day ago
Inclusion Disability Spec
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCasa Central’s Early Learning Academy provides high quality, comprehensive early childhood education services for young children, ages birth to five, and their families. The Inclusion & Disabilities Specialist assists students with disabilities and diverse learning needs, facilitating total inclusion in the daily curriculum and classroom activities while collaborating with families and staff to support children's developmental progress.
Health CareNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Participate in site visits, focus groups, trainings, and meetings as indicated
Monitor and complete assigned monthly reports
Enter data and maintain database (ChildPlus)
Maintain files for assigned case load
Cover meetings, staffings, and trainings in the absence of the Disabilities & Wellness Promotion Coordinator, representing Casa Central at both internal and external meetings and events
Provide information to the team that will assist in the referral process (to Early Intervention or Chicago Public Schools) for children with suspected disabilities
Collaborate with internal team to implement interim individualized plans to support meaningful inclusion and developmental progress
Once the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)/Individualized Education Program (IEP) is received, collaborate with teaching team in developing Implementation plan to support the child with achieving the goals outlined therein
Complete observations for children who are in the referral process, who have IEPs/IFSPs, and who have Implementation/Interim or Behavior Support plans
Assist teaching teams with gathering documentation on children’s progress to achieve developmental targets
Provide instructional support for children with suspected/diagnosed disabilities or challenging behaviors, demonstrating implementation of individualized learning experiences that support the general curriculum goals and objectives
Assist teaching teams to plan and implement individual learning supports for assigned children
Support enrollment process by assisting with potential observations, and other screenings when appropriate
Assist the primary teaching staff in maintaining a classroom environment that includes positive guidance techniques that meet state and local licensing regulations and Head Start performance Standards
Model and support the implementation of Conscious Discipline
Ensure no child is left unattended
Implement Active Supervision strategies
Demonstrate instructional practices that supports CLASS, ITERS, and ECERS requirements
Ensure classroom and developmental learning spaces are clean, organized, and welcoming for children
Gather documentation to make referrals to Early Intervention or the Local Education Authority (Chicago Public Schools) for children with suspected disabilities
Follow-up to support families through the referral process
Help ensure that children are receiving needed services
Support parents’ understanding of the referral process
Partner with families to implement activities in the home that support IEP/IFSP goals, and other interim/implementation plans
Provide parents with feedback on their child’s progress
Support families using the Parents as Teachers curricular resources
Participate in meetings with the teaching teams, family development specialists, Disabilities & Wellness Promotion Manager, and other staff
Collaborate to develop, communicate, and implement Interim /Implementation plans
When available, participate in Family Child Review process, and other staffings involving assigned children and prospective children
Acquire 20 hours of continuing education annually
Develop and implement an annual professional development plan
Actively participate in Inclusion Aide reflective practice group
Participate in Reflective Supervision and Team Meetings with Disability & Wellness Manager and participate as a team member in other meetings
Follow all mandates of federal regulations, state and local licensing, agency policies and procedures, curriculum and Standards of Conduct
Perform other duties as assigned, within the scope of the job description
Administer medication as needed (ex. Nebulizer treatment, Epipen)
Support recruitment efforts for the program, with a special focus on recruiting children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities
Qualification
Required
Minimum of an AA in ECE or related field strongly preferred; requires a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) or twelve college credit hours in Early Childhood Education and at least 3 years of experience working with children with challenging behaviors, suspected and diagnosed disabilities, and diverse learning needs
Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required
Basic computer skills for activities such as completing time sheets and using incident reporting software
Basic mathematical skills are required
Positive communication skills with staff and families
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs
Preferred
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Company
Casa Central
Casa Central is a social service agency that serves children, youth, teens, adults, families and seniors.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Martin R. Castro
President and CEO
Nilda La Luz
Chief Operating Officer
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