SUMMARY: EL Learning Support Specialist with knowledge and skills necessary to assist individuals, and groups through positive behavior supports. The EL Learning Support Specialist helps coordinate Functional Assessments of Behavior and a Behavior Intervention Plan that addresses students’ unsafe behaviors and provide a means to help the student acclimate safely to the classroom setting. The EL Learning Support Specialist also provides classroom and school-wide behavior management strategies. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director and the Education and Compliance Specialist, the EL Learning Support Specialist will provide diversified strategies and activities specifically designed for specific students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure the safety, security and confidentiality of clients and families.
- Promote highly specialized lessons plans and positive behavior interventions in which “at risk” students thrive behavior instruction that is explicit, intensive, accelerated and provides ample practice.
- Use ongoing assessments to maintain a record of student progress.
- Develop a repertoire of assessment strategies consistent with instructional goals, teaching methods, and individual student needs to more accurately assess student behavior skills and understandings.
- Maintain child and environment safety during escalated behaviors.
- Partner with family support specialists, medical providers, therapists, etc. to provide a consistent teaching and support plan for the child.
POSITION TYPE and expected hours of work: This is a full-time .75 FTE (30-40 hours/week) hourly position. The childcare center hours are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
required education, certification(s) and experience.
- A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood education (Pre-K-Grade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education is preferred. However, an Associate or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE) is accepted. These 30 credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree, OR complete and adhere to the goal deadlines in a Professional Development Plan.
- Experience working with children 3 to 5 years of age and/or family service involvement with a focus on Special Services.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person