Inclusion Support Specialist - Early Childhood

Start Early; Beach Park (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Plans

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Wellness Program

Professional Development Program

401k Contribution

Paid Volunteer Days

Parental leave

Job summary

Start Early Lake County in Lake County, IL seeks an Inclusion Aide to support students with disabilities, ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment. You will help with personal care, safety, and adaptation of the daily curriculum under federal, state, and local standards.

Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to implement Individualized plans and Conscious Discipline supports, and assist with documentation, progress reporting, and family communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ credit hours in Early Childhood Development preferred.
• CD Associate or Associate Degree in Education preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience with disabilities/challenging behavior in early childhood.
• Learn and apply Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Willingness to study child growth theories and early childhood education.
• Willingness to address mental health needs with special needs children.
• Ongoing professional development participation.
• Ability to apply learned strategies from PD.
• Effective communication with parents, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to Lead Teacher to assist referrals for children with special needs.
• Maintain a classroom with positive guidance meeting licensing and Head Start standards.
• Collaborate to implement Implementation and Interim plans for needs related to special needs.
• Gather documentation: assessment data, work samples, observations, reports.
• Assist in implementing Conscious Discipline curriculum.
• Complete monthly progress reports for children with implementations.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6+ credit hours in ECD

CD Associate or Elementary Ed degree

Job description

Start Early Lake County in Lake County, IL seeks an Inclusion Aide to support students with disabilities, ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment. You will help with personal care, safety, and adaptation of the daily curriculum under federal, state, and local standards.

Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to implement Individualized plans and Conscious Discipline supports, and assist with documentation, progress reporting, and family communication.