Education Special Needs Specialist

Job Details:

Job Location:

Program Office - Yuba City, CA, Salary Range: $24.04 - $29.04

Hourly, POSITION: EDUCATION SPECIAL NEEDS SPECIALIST

REPORTS TO:

ECUATION SPECIAL NEEDS MANAGER

PAY RANGE LEVEL: 16.0

PROGRAM FUNDS: GAA N/A WIC N/A HS 60% MHS 40%

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

NONE

SCHEDULE:

FULL-TIME

REVISION DATE: 09/12/2025

Under the supervision of the Education Special Needs Manager, this position will follow Head Start Performance Standards, all Agency and Program policies and procedures and applicable Federal and State regulations to successfully accomplish Agency and Program goals and objectives. Participate fully and work cooperatively as a team member; under management guidance address complaints and resolve problems effectively and efficiently.

• Ensures program compliance with all applicable laws and regulations on areas of responsibility described above
• Updates and develops plans, systems, policies and procedures and forms that support program services in education and special needs
• Monitors timely screenings and assessments for education and special needs. Ensures referrals and follow-ups and identifies needs, including support as needed to meet program requirements
• Monitors classroom curriculum fidelity and other support services related to education and special needs
• Monitors collection and maintenance of records and data pertinent to education and special needs. Support the preparation and submission for all reports as required, including the annual Program Information Report (PIR)
• Provides support and technical assistance to center staff and others related to the assigned area.
• Communicates and works cooperatively with managers, center directors and other coordinators to ensure successful integration of services
• Participates fully and works cooperatively as a team member within the Child & Family Support department, the program and the agency: addresses complaints and works to resolve problems effectively and efficiently
• Maintain confidentiality with information and records concerning children, families and staff
• Travel frequently within program service area including possible overnight stays, as required
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification

• Associates Degree or higher in Sociology, Early Childhood Education, Human Development or related field.
• Three or more years of experience working with children and families in an education, health or social services setting.

• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.
• Bilingual, bi-literate, English/Spanish, English/Punjabi, English/Hmong, and/or other language ability based on program needs is required.
• Education must have previously included or must be able to successfully complete course work in child abuse, substance abuse and domestic violence within one year of date of hire.
• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance, or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy. Must be able to drive to conduct agency business.

• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Possess and maintains the necessary skill level in technology systems and software required to perform individual job duties.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and…