Job Description
Job Type Full-time Description Job Title: Inclusion Specialist Department: Head Start FLSA Status: Non-exempt Hours/Weeks: Part Year, Full Time Bargaining Unit Position: (Y/N): Yes Hiring Range: - $17.50 - $20.09 NEKCA Mission Statement: To empower all generations in the Northeast Kingdom to grow, prosper, and thrive. SUMMARY: A Inclusion Specialist provide direct service to preschool children, by engaging in communication to support classroom management and organization with the Center manager, teaching staff, parents, and special educators to adapt and support modifications to the curriculum, schedules and routines to help children be successful in the classroom environment. The Inclusion Specialist provides a positive and nurturing guide to children and attends to their physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Carry out duties in compliance with HS Performance Standards, Content Area Plans, Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations for Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Programs, NAEYC, Vermont Parent Child Center Quality Standards, and NEKCA Standard of conduct. Complete NEKCA Performance Evaluations, Professional Development Self-Assessment, and in partnership with supervisor, Individualized Professional Development Plan Be aware of indicators of child abuse and neglect and comply with Vermont Mandated Reporter Law and program Child Protection Protocol Participate in center staff meetings, monthly content area meetings, pre-service, and in-services and incorporate relevant knowledge and skills into practice DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrate an understanding early chil