Behavior Guidance Coordinator

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

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.

• 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.

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

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…