Child Development & Behavioral Support Specialist

Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority Head Start/Early Head Start; Morristown (TN); In loco; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority Head Start/Early Head Start seeks a dedicated Special Services Assistant to support a comprehensive child development program for children and families in East Tennessee. You will assist with assessments, implement positive behavioral strategies, and help with IEP processes in collaboration with the team.

The role requires helping supervise children, maintaining records, and engaging families in classroom, home, and community learning activities while

Competenze

• Knowledge of ACES and impact on children/families.
• Knowledge of positive behavioral support systems and early intervention.
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education.
• Ability to communicate with community resources, professionals, staff, parents, and children.
• Emotional stability and adaptability.

Mansioni

• Assist in implementing a comprehensive child development program.
• Engage in ongoing assessment.
• Promote social and emotional development with positive guidance.
• Supervise children during daily activities.
• Initiate IEP process for children with disabilities.
• Record and maintain documentation; submit reports.
• Attend meetings and trainings as directed.
• Provide positive behavioral strategies for children and families.
• Ensure behavioral management systems in consultation with the disabilities/mental health team.
• Model evidence-based procedures for children’s behaviors.
• Develop nurturing relationships with children and families.
• Provide emotional support and strategies to address challenges in the classroom.
• Support social skill building and positive behavior interventions.
• Assist in emotional, cognitive, and social development of children.
• Maintain records/files and document interactions and services.
• Assist in classroom and playground duties.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Observe, assess, refer, and evaluate each child’s progress.
• Plan activities based on individual needs to advance development.
• Encourage family participation and community involvement.

Conoscenze

Empathy

Communication

Behavioral support

Documentation

Team collaboration

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: Social Work / Human Services / Psychology degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority Head Start/Early Head Start seeks a dedicated Special Services Assistant to support a comprehensive child development program for children and families in East Tennessee. You will assist with assessments, implement positive behavioral strategies, and help with IEP processes in collaboration with the team.

The role requires helping supervise children, maintaining records, and engaging families in classroom, home, and community learning activities while