Inclusion Supervisor

Job Type Full-time Description

About our organization

Since 1981, Options for Learning has been at the forefront of helping families break the cycle of poverty and improve their lives by providing tools to create a positive foundation for school, social, and life success.

Our dedicated and passionate employees have helped our organization become one of Southern California's most innovative and progressive child development organizations, serving nearly 9,000 children throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

About this position

The inclusion supervisor is responsible for planning and organizing referral and special needs services for the organization’s Early Learning and School-age programs.

The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, work both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for someone with an upbeat, positive attitude who is eager to support the organization’s mission and achieve its strategic goals.

What you’ll be doing

• Supervising, assessing, and training the inclusion coordinators and inclusion specialists to support the successful inclusion of all children;
• Assisting the inclusion and wellness manager with maintaining program operations to ensure compliance with inclusion requirements for federal and state regulations in both School-age and Early Learning programs;
• Acting as the liaison between school districts and community partners for inclusion and special needs services;
• Using data to plan and identify training needs and other resources for enrolled children and families;
• Maintaining current knowledge of the referral process for comprehensive services;
• Modeling appropriate teaching strategies in supporting children with special needs;
• Collaborating with the inclusion team to develop and deliver high-quality professional development opportunities (i.e.
• training, coaching, and other technical assistance activities) to enhance educational effectiveness and student learning related to increasing outcomes for children with special needs;
• Serving as a reference and resource to parents, school staff, administrators, and outside agencies;
• Reflecting program needs to the inclusion and wellness manager and participate in program assessments and management meetings;
• Reading and implementing all organization and program policies and procedures;
• Promoting full enrollment and participate in the recruitment of children as directed;
• Accurately completing all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis according to organization policies and procedures;
• Assisting the inclusion and wellness manager as needed;
• Actively participating in staff meetings and the annual in-service;
• Abiding by all of Options for Learning’s policies and procedures;
• Attending trainings as required;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, child development, education, or other human services field; or associate degree in child development, education, or other human services field and 5 years of related experience working with children ages 0-14;
• Master’s degree in special education or another related field (preferred);
• Formal training in special education for infant-toddler, preschool, and / or school-age children;
• Three years of experience delivering intervention / special education services to children;
• Ability to scaffold support to administrators, teachers, and other professionals in a manner that builds their capacity to design and deliver quality inclusive practices in early learning settings;
• Preferred knowledge of rules, applicable laws, regulations, and procedures governing early learning programs and the ability to communicate that knowledge to childcare personnel and parents :
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• State and licensing regulations; Head Start Performance Standards
• Current certification in pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid acceptable to Community Care Licensing (Health and Safety Code 1596.
• 866), and to be renewed every 2 years;
• Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English;
• California driver’s license, daily use of an automobile, and current automobile liability insurance;
• Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese (preferred);

What we can offer you

• Medical / dental / vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 90% of employee's premiums; prorated for part-time);
• Organization-paid and matching retirement plan;
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement;
• Generous and flexible PTO;
• Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more!

Job specifications

• Reports to the inclusion and wellness manager;
• Exempt, full-time, twelve-month work year;
• Eight-hour workday; Four-day work week;
• Opportunity for hybrid-work schedule may be available and to be determined by management;
• Limited evening or weekend hours may be required;
• Employment, responsibilities, compensation and other factors may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the organization’s contracts, or at organization discretion.

Salary

• $78,000 to $86,0000 per year
30+ days ago