Behavioral Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

All Kids Academy Head Start is seeking a Behavioral Support Specialist to join our team in the mission to close the achievement gap by providing quality school readiness programs and comprehensive services to children, families, and communities in East County.

Summary :

Under the supervision of the Disabilities / Mental Health Services Coordinator, the Support Specialist plays a key role in supporting the development, support, and well-being of children enrolled in the Head Start, Early Head Start, and California State Preschool programs. This position works collaboratively with teaching staff, the Early Childhood Behavior Specialist, and the Education Department to ensure that comprehensive practices are implemented consistently, behavior support plans are followed, and accommodations outlined in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) are integrated into daily routines. The Support Specialist promotes a supportive, and an all-encompassing learning environment for all children.

Hours per week : 20 hours per week

Weeks Per year : 45 weeks per year

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS :

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match
• Annual 5% pay rate increases, up to the maximum step
• 16 paid holidays
• Two paid personal days
• Paid sick leave
• $1500 Tuition Reimbursement each year
• $1000 Service Awards every 5 years
• Paid professional development days

MINIMUM EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : (Any combination equivalent to)

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : Prior to employment, in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended, employment candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. Head Start regulations require that no person shall work in any Head Start program until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice.

AKA Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be denied employment, discriminated against, or prohibited from participating fully in employment opportunities for reasons of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic characteristic, marital status, military or veteran status, medical or physical disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal state, or local law.

Applicants will be required to obtain a Health Screening, TB clearance, proof of immunization against measles and pertussis (MMR and Tdap vaccines), and background clearance prior to starting employment.