Developmental Intervention/Behavior Support Specialist-CCP

OVEC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State health insurance

KTRS pension

Tuition assistance

Paid sick leave

Paid annual leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

OVEC is seeking a Developmental Intervention/Behavior Support Specialist to support CCP sites and ensure quality implementation of special education services.

Responsibilities include coordinating diagnostic services, providing job-embedded professional development, and consulting with staff to meet Head Start, IDEA, and NCLB requirements, while collaborating with families and districts to promote inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• Teaching certification in Special Education required.
• 35 years of teaching experience in special education, behavior intervention or related work.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavioral Health, Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience in crisis management, deescalation, and intervention strategies.
• Familiarity with Head Start, IDEA Part C, NCLB, and Kentucky Childcare Licensing regulations.
• Willingness to travel, including home visits, trainings, and meetings.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile liability insurance and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate diagnostic services, referrals, and related interventions.
• Provide technical assistance and job-embedded professional development.
• Consult with staff to ensure effective implementation of IEPs and IFSPs.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start, IDEA, and NCLB requirements.
• Collaborate with caregivers, classroom staff, and external agencies to support student progress.

Skills

Crisis management

Deescalation

Intervention strategies

Travel required

Physical ability

Driver's license

Education

Teaching certification in Special Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Behavioral Health/Counseling

Job description

Developmental Intervention/Behavior Support Specialist: Supporting our CCP sites.

Job Summary: The Developmental and Behavior Consultant is responsible for supporting children with disabilities and behavioral challenges by coordinating diagnostic services, referrals, and related interventions. This role involves providing technical assistance, job-embedded professional development, and consultation to staff to ensure effective implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs). The consultant ensures compliance with Head Start, IDEA, and NCLB requirements while collaborating with school districts, mental health agencies, and families to provide comprehensive support. Responsibilities also include conducting behavioral assessments, developing intervention plans, modeling behavior management strategies, overseeing compliance with mental health and special education regulations, and tracking student progress. The consultant works closely with caregivers, classroom staff, and external agencies to create inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning environments that support student success.

Qualifications

• Teaching certification in Special Education required.
• 35 years of teaching experience in special education, behavior intervention or related work.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavioral Health, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Experience in crisis management, deescalation, and intervention strategies.
• Familiarity with Head Start, IDEA Part C, NCLB, and Kentucky Childcare Licensing regulations.
• Willingness to travel, including home visits, trainings, and meetings.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile liability insurance and reliable transportation required.

Benefits

State health insurance, state pension retirement plan: KTRS, tuition assistance, paid sick and annual leave and paid parental leave.