Careers

The physical requirements for this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to walk at a fast pace for extended periods of time.
• Participate and incorporate brisk ten (10) minute walks with children into daily routine/lesson plans.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able frequently to twist, turn, kneel, bend and stoop multiple times per day.
• Must be able to sit on the floor and interact with small children.
• Must be able to perform physical activities with children.
• Must be able to monitor children’s safety in all activities.

The Early Childhood Interventionist will:

• Provide assistance to children with behavior or diagnosed disabilities, to include campus changes as assigned.
• Provides classroom support to include classroom management and environmental interventions that support social-emotional well-being of the children
• Communicates with teaching staff regarding progress and regressions
• Develops and maintain relationship-based collaborations with parents of children with special needs to promote a positive environment, and assistance with transition.
• Provides support to teaching staff for behavior management, to include modeling appropriate behavior strategies and conducting child observations
• Recommend and demonstrate strategies for supporting the children’s social-emotional needs in the classroom.
• Coordinate with Mental Health Specialist as appropriate to provide strategies to teaching teams and families.
• Help arrange a physical environment in which children can work and play safely.
• Demonstrates the implantation of learning experiences that support IEP/IFSP’s plan goals
• Collaborate with LEA’s representatives and CCA Coaches regarding child concerns/IEP-IFSP in ISD’s partnerships
• Supports the Head Start philosophy that promotes and values parent participation and individualization of children in a classroom setting.
• Model implantation of Conscious Discipline strategies within the classroom setting
• Provides hands-on support for children with behaviors that interfere with their ability to participate comfortably and appropriately in classroom routines or pose a safety or health risk to themselves or others using Conscious Discipline strategies.
• Provide hands-on support and coaching for teachers when there are significant behavioral or social-emotional concerns, using Conscious Discipline strategies.
• Provides guidance and support to teaching staff in order to improve the skills and interactions of classroom management for children with challenging behaviors.
• Travels to assigned Head Start/ Early Head Start, Child Development Centers, and ISD’s to work with teachers and families to address areas of developmental concern.
• ECI’s are responsible for the children’s social-emotional well-being in the classroom. His/her role is to implement positive behavior support strategies in the classroom, on the playground.
• The ECI will work in partnership with the Classroom Teachers, and will work closely with the MHD Specialists, and the students’ families to ensure the optimal development of each child.
• Communicates effectively with MHD Specialist, MHD Manager and upper management to problem solve difficult issues.
• Collaborates and maintains positive working relationships with fellow CCA employees and with partner community organizations.
• Supports documentation of developmental progress as it relates to interventions, IEP, and IFSP goals for children.
• Conducts monthly general developmental observations of group interactions and behavior trends.
• Prepare or assist with preparing supplies and materials in advance for individual behavior support use by children when transitioning from one activity to another.
• Implements Active Supervision Strategies.
• Follows all health and safety requirements outline within the Head Start Program Performance Standards including, Child Abuse and Neglect, Release of Children, appropriate child guidance strategies, and Standards of Conduct.
• Assist in maintaining children areas in a neat, sanitary and orderly condition, which may include some cleaning, sweeping and/or mopping in the classroom areas.
• Must participate in 20 hours of training per year in understanding children and improving delivery of childcare services.
• Responsible for interacting and communicating with parents, coworkers and supervisors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Is well versed on Head Start Program Performance Standards, IDEA, and the minimum licensing standards.
• Other related duties as assigned.