What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Support Specialist position at Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas?
COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. of CENTRAL TEXAS
JOB VACANCY #25-10
Program: Early Childhood Education
Position: Behavior Support Specialist
Location: Hays & Caldwell Counties
Status: Regular Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30AM-3:30PM
Salary: $16.83-$19.83/hr.
(commensurate w/experience & education)
Reports to: Mental Health & Disabilities Coordinator
Date Posted: January 16, 2025
JOB VACANCY #25-10
Program: Early Childhood Education
Position: Behavior Support Specialist
Location: Hays & Caldwell Counties
Status: Regular Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30AM-3:30PM
Salary: $16.83-$19.83/hr.
(commensurate w/experience & education)
Reports to: Mental Health & Disabilities Coordinator
Date Posted: January 16, 2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
MISSION
Helping Central Texas improve economic self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.
STRATEGIC FUNCTION
Assists the Classroom Teacher in providing quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunities which meet the individual needs of every child.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
- Lifelong Learning: Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences.
- Effective Communication: Provides well thought-out, concise, and timely oral and written information.
- Teamwork: Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
- High Personal Standards: Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
- Flexibility: Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities.
- Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness: Considers how work impacts both short term and long-term operating efficiencies.
- Initiative: Is proactive rather than reactive.
- Courteous and Respectful: Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Implements Behavior Support Plan created by Mental Health and Disabilities Coordinator.
- Gives input on classroom planning to assist in meeting the individual needs of all children in the classroom.
- Ensures appropriate supervision of all children at all times.
- Presents classroom instruction and strategies in areas agreed upon with the teachers and center staff with enthusiasm and frequently acknowledges the positive performance of children in the classroom.
- Adheres to all safety procedures.
- Knows and adheres to all Head Start Performance Standards, and Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards at the classroom level. In addition, will inform the Center Director of any concerns regarding compliance with the Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards at the center level.
- Assists the Teachers in maintaining a positive learning environment by supporting the consistent implementation of strategies recommended by the Mental Health Consultant and/or program coordinators.
- Assists with the completion of documentation as required within specified time frames.
- Attends all SFRS’s for children under individualized Support Plans.
- Know and implement Conscious Discipline strategies in all classrooms.
OTHER:
- Keeps clear consistent documentation on child progress and communicates this progress to relevant staff.
- Follows safety guidelines when lifting equipment and picking up children.
- Ensures safety, up keep, availability, and age appropriateness of all equipment which children use.
- Reports to Mental Health and Disabilities Coordinator and Center Director/Person in Charge.
- Attends monthly parent meetings and participates as directed by the center director to contribute to a successful meeting.
- Reports all suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400, the Center Director/Person in Charge, and to the Family Engagement Coordinator.
- Arrives on time and works designated hours (unless otherwise specified by immediate supervisor).
- Flexibility with work schedule and work location based on program needs.
General Indicators:
- Submits time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
- Submits mileage accurately and on time to supervisor.
- Attends all staff and other meetings as assigned.
- Manages time effectively.
- Be a positive role model.
- Maintains confidentiality: records, client services, and staff.
- Adheres to agency's best practices related to time and leave.
- Dress is appropriate to work environment.
- Maintains professionalism.
- Maintains a safe, orderly and clean environment.
- Willing to work at alternative locations.
- All other duties as assigned.
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REQUIREMENT/QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred:
REQUIREMENT/QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred:
- Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education.
- Two years of experience in an early education or child development center setting.
- Able to communicate in both Spanish and English (Bilingual Positions Only)
Required:
- A high school diploma or GED.
- One year of experience in an Early Education or Child Development center setting.
- Current CDA in the appropriate age group - which must be renewed every three years
- Able to communicate in both Spanish and English (Bilingual Positions Only).
Physical Requirements:
- Be able to lift 25 30 lbs.
- Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on the floor, see, hear and speak with children to ensure children's health and safety.
Other Requirements:
- Must have a genuine interest and concern for young children
- Must have basic computer skills including the ability to type basic documents and problem solve basic software problems.
- At least 18 years old.
- Initial Health Exam required for all Head Start staff at the employee's expense.
- Initial and annual TB screening are required for all Head Start staff at the agency's expense
- Criminal Background Check required for all Head Start staff at the agency's expense.
- Fingerprinting required for all Head Start staff at the employee's expense.
Salary : $17 - $20
