Special Education And Behavioral Service Coordinator - 160652

Special Education And Behavioral Service Coordinator

Salary: $69,968.50 Annually

Location: Will vary among Head Start Centers, CO

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Job Number: 07278

Our Mission: To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO: Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position Classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

What Success Looks Like In This Job

The Special Education and Behavioral Services Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality services for children and families enrolled in the Head Start program. This leadership position oversees the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of special education and behavioral support services, ensuring compliance with IDEA and Head Start Program Performance Standards. The supervisor collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, families, and external partners to ensure children with disabilities or developmental concerns receive individualized support that promotes their success and well-being.

Examples Of Duties For Success

Program Oversight & Compliance:

• Ensure services align with IDEA regulations and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Monitor and support the coordination of services for children with disabilities and social-emotional challenges.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation related to referrals, evaluations, service coordination, and child progress.
• Coordinate case management for children receiving special education and/or mental health services, including referrals to LEAs and early intervention providers.

Staff Supervision & Support:

• Supervise contracted service providers to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.
• Provide on-site coaching and consultation to education staff on strategies to support children requiring individualized classroom support.
• Collaborate with teaching teams to design and model strategies for children with developmental delays, behavioral challenges, or other special needs.
• Facilitate professional development related to special education practices, behavior management and individualized support strategies.

Family & Community Engagement:

• Serve as a liaison between the program, public schools, community agencies, and families to ensure collaborative communication and coordinated services for families with students on IEPs, behavior plans and/or other individualized support.
• Assist families in understanding the referral, evaluation, and IEP processes, including their rights and procedural safeguards.
• Provide timely referrals and help families access community resources.
• Communicate effectively with families through phone calls, written correspondence, meetings, and home visits when necessary.

Data & Reporting:

• Develop, prepare, and present timely and accurate reports to support planning, program evaluation, and regulatory compliance around special education and behavioral support.
• Research, collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform planning, performance monitoring, and assessment of community needs.
• Support the collection and reporting of screening, evaluation, and service delivery data for children with identified or suspected needs.

Qualifications For Success

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in case management, child development, or special education services required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Three years of experience in program coordination, education services, or administrative support in early childhood or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with children with disabilities, developmental delays, or behavioral needs strongly preferred.
• Three years of experience coaching and mentoring education staff preferred.
• Spanish bilingual skills highly preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks, including fingerprinting.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and tuberculosis (TB) test.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application.

I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Yes, I understand and agree

Yes, I understand but disagree

Do you possess a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology, or a closely related field?

Yes

No

Do you possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in case management, child development, or special education services?

Yes

No

Do you possess a valid CO driver's license and reliable transportation?

Yes

No

Do you have experience and knowledge coaching preschool teachers on addressing and de-escalating challenging behaviors?

Adams County Head Start receives funding from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Does your participation in community/state partnerships or do you have personal ties that can create a conflict of interest that could impact the program's CACFP funding source?

Yes

No

Required Question

Employer: Adams County

Address: 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website: http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities