Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator

Summary

The purpose of the Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator (SNIC) position is to provide a comprehensive inclusive approach to serving children (ages 6 weeks
-18) with medical, educational, or other identified needs across Child & Youth Programs (CYP). The SNIC supports the development and implementation of CYP inclusion and behavior support processes, provides ongoing educational opportunities, conducts needs and non-clinical assessments, and remains aware of early intervention and other services.

• Coordinates across multiple delivery systems using evidence-based inclusive practices and leveraging existing approved Department of Defense (DoD) or Navy tools, resources, and approaches (e.g., Navy CYP Inclusion Standard).
• Administers, implements, and monitors inclusion supports and behavior support processes in classrooms/programs.
• Assists in the development and implementation of Inclusion or Behavior Support Plans (ISP/BSP).
• Assists CYP professionals in recognizing and responding appropriately to children and youth displaying concerning or unsafe behaviors.
• Collaborates with the Training and Curriculum Specialist (T&C) to train and coach CYP professionals to implement, monitor, and maintain ISPs/BSPs, implemented through continued observation and the correct use and application of support strategies and/or required accommodations.
• Coaches CYP Professionals to observe children's/youth's development and individual needs, communicate effectively with families, and enhance their classroom/activity area environment and curriculum to promote inclusion and meet diverse learning needs.
• Develops and maintains a resource library to include a variety of learning materials, activities, parent support materials, and related publications pertinent to serving children and youth in inclusive environments and/or with developmental delays, disabilities, or behavior support needs.
• Leads and conducts inclusive program/classroom assessments at regular and periodic intervals.
• Serves as a core member of the installation Inclusion Action Team (IAT) and monitors compliance with Service policy, DoD instructions, and federal law.
• Gives input into the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks, supports implementation and provides interpretation of content, and implementation of inclusive practices.
• Participates in parent conferences/meetings at a DoD installation, as needed.
• Spends at least 50 percent of time in classroom/activity area settings, promoting, modeling, coaching, and mentoring CYP Professionals to promote implementation of inclusive practices.
• Conducts non-clinical and behavioral assessments using approved assessments, identified screening, and observation tools to support the development of ISPs/BSPs.
• Supports the identification of needs and classroom supports for children and youth through observations conducted by CYP Professionals.

• Collaborates with and maintains a network of military and community agencies, provides information and referral.
• May serve on local early education councils or advisory groups alongside DoD Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) family support providers and School Liaisons (SLs).
• Coordinates with CYP and specialized services.

• Coordinates with the T&C to provide regular training and coaching opportunities on child observations, positive behavioral supports, inclusive practices, and use of the classroom/program environment to meet diverse learning needs. Supports the T&C to provide training to ensure implementation of core inclusive programming.
• Coordinates with the T&C and uses classroom observations and collected data reports to review concerns related to a child's development, behavior and program participation.
• Assists classroom Direct Care teams to develop and implement ISPs/BSPs and monitors their effectiveness. Models the strategies outlined in the plan, observes the team's implementation of the strategies, and provides supportive and constructive feedback. Works with classroom teams to discuss strategies and adjust plans.
• Serves as a coach to help…