Behavior Guidance Coordinator

Kenaitze Indian Tribe; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenaitze Indian Tribe is looking for a Behavior Guidance Coordinator to oversee early learning programs in Kenai, Alaska. This full-time role focuses on providing support to teaching staff in managing behavioral concerns among children aged three to five.

Responsibilities include classroom observations, IEP meeting participation, documentation maintenance, and the implementation of effective behavior interventions. A Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in an Early Childhood classroom.
• Experience in a Special Education classroom or Early Childhood intervention preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to teaching staff regarding behavioral concerns.
• Assist with transitions and implement teaching models.
• Participate in IEP or IFSP meetings and maintain documentation.

Skills

Excellent oral/written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge of community resources

Education

Bachelor of Science or Arts in Early Childhood Education or Special Education

Job description

Behavior Guidance Coordinator

Department: Education Program: Early Learning Reports to: Preschool Supervisor Employment Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Behavior Guidance Coordinator is responsible for the disability content area for the three‑five year olds in the toddler and preschool setting. The Coordinator provides classroom observations and guidance to assess behavior, offering strengths‑based feedback and modeling developmentally appropriate, trauma‑responsive strategies for teaching staff, children and families. The role works closely with the Preschool Supervisor, Infant Toddler Supervisor, Child Care Supervisor, Mentor Coordinator and the Mental Health Consultant.

Essential Functions

• Provides comprehensive guidance, including appropriate strategies and follow‑up to teaching staff who work directly with children experiencing behavioral concerns.
• Creates a positive atmosphere for children; assists with effective transitions between activities and models for parents through implementation of Creative Curriculum, Dena'ina Language and Culture and consistent use of the Conscious Discipline model adopted by the Kenaitze Education Department.
• Participates in IEP or IFSP meetings with Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, Infant Learning Program, and any other social services group and families.
• Establishes and maintains professional, accurate, and timely documentation in the Child Plus Data system.
• Assists teaching staff in defining and measuring behavior, understanding principles of reinforcement, teaching replacement behavior, and collecting data for behavioral intervention.
• Promotes specialized, evidence‑based positive behavior interventions to help students thrive; implements individualized, explicit, intensive, accelerated instruction with ample practice.
• Uses ongoing assessments to maintain a record of student progress.
• Facilitates team meetings with the identified student’s teachers and parents to complete a functional behavioral plan.
• Participates in trauma‑informed professional development.
• Facilitates family events to promote engagement and useful strategies beyond implementation.
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies, and TERO ordinance.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements: Light work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand or sit (stationary position)
• Walk (move, traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (ascend/descend, work atop, traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (position self to, move)
• Talk/hear (communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information)
• See (detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess)
• Taste/smell (detect, distinguish, determine)
• Pushing or pulling

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions:

• Exposure to fumes
• Wet
• Noise
• Chemical hazards

OSHA Category: Category II – Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

Travel:

• Local
• In‑state
• Out‑of‑state

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or Special Education, or a combination of education and experience in a related field may substitute for a degree (Reference: Head Start Performance Standards 1302.91 (d) (1 & 2) Staff Qualifications and Competency Requirements).

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience in an Early Childhood classroom.

Preferred:

• Experience in a Special Education classroom or with Early Childhood intervention.
• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities.
• Knowledge and experience with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Experience in timely reporting and handling large volumes of data and paperwork.

License/Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire or within 30 days.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license, insurable under the Tribe's insurance policy.
• State of Alaska Food Workers Card, or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Special Skills:

• Excellent oral/written communication skills and strong organizational, planning and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Understanding and ability to work with the family‑centered philosophy.
• Prior home visiting experience.
• Ability to research, creatively resolve, and document unusual situations.
• Conducts business in a service‑oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful, and kind when dealing with visitors, co‑workers and others.

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.