POSITION SUMMARY:

These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Poilcies and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay. The Inclusion Manager is responsible for providing classroom and home support for children with disabilities and other special needs enrolled in all ECI programs, including: mentoring, coaching and supporting teaching staff; monitoring/developing and implementing individualized plans; and working closely with other staff, service providers and families to ensure the full inclusion of children into the Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Development programs. This includes compliance with all applicable regulations and procedures. The Inclusion Manager carries a direct caseload, and supervises the Inclusion Specialist (s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conduct observations in assigned classes and proactively work with teacher to implement best-practice strategies for working with children with special needs; model interventions/interactions with children and teachers.

2. Prepare and support teachers to attend individualized planning (IEP/IFSP) meetings.

3. Attend IEP/IFSP meetings, as needed.

4. Develop and oversee implementation of individualized plans for children with special needs and/or challenging behavior.

5. Work collaboratively and coordinate services with other Managers, staff and service providers.

6. Provide support, training, and case management to families with children who have special needs.

7. Train and/or arrange for training staff based on classroom and program needs.

8. Manage and track referrals to local school districts and the Regional Center of the East Bay.

9. Review child screening/assessment results and provide follow up as needed.

10. Coordinate completion and follow up for behavioral and developmental screenings.

11. Coordinate annual self-assessment for the Inclusion program area.

12. Conduct regular monitoring and provide follow up in the area of Inclusion to ensure program standards and needs are met.

13. Ensure program annual PIR is completed for the area of Inclusion and maintain detailed records and other reports as needed.

14. Write, maintain and update Policies and Procedures in the area of Inclusion.

15. Hire, train, develop, mentor and evaluate Inclusion Specialist(s).

16. Oversee Special Education Partnerships with school districts.

17. Special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MEASURE OF EFFECTIVENESS

This position has a primary impact on the operations of the YMCA program promotion, registration and dissemination of information. Therefore, the effectiveness of the fulfillment of this position should be measured by:

1. Compliance of the program with all Head Start program procedures and the ability to document and support compliance with appropriate systems and records.

2. Maximization of actual funds received.

3. A positive point of contact for parents, teachers, staff and families with accurate, timely responses.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· The physical demands described here 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.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

· The employee may occasionally lift up to 40 pounds

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

· Program/Project Management

· Critical Thinking and Decision-Making

· Communication and Influence

· Developing Self and Others

· Emotional Maturity

· Inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Master's Degree in Special Education, Early Childhood/Special Education or a related field from an accredited college or university

· Two years' teaching, early intervention, coaching or related experience with low­

· income, diverse populations, preferably in federal and/or state subsidized program

· T.B. and other required health clearances at the time of employment

· Livescan clearance by the DOJ and CCL agencies

· Valid CDL and use of a personal automobile including evidence of auto liability insurance coverage.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook and other computer programs

· Bilingual (Spanish/English) desired