What are the responsibilities and job description for the CL22185: ECEAP Social-Emotional Coordinator/ Bilingual Required - ECEAP position at Kennewick School District?
Position #22185: ECEAP Social-Emotional Coordinator/ Bilingual Required
This is an Off Schedule, Non-Bargaining Position
Posting Dates: 03/26/2025 – 04/08/2025 (Or Until Filled)
Location: ECEAP
Hours: 8 hours per day (7:45 A.M. – 4:15 P.M.), 205 Days per Year
Salary: $50.46/hr - $64.22/hr
This position will begin with the 2025-2026 school year.
JOB DESCRIPTION
ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) is Washington’s pre-kindergarten program that prepares 3- and 4-year-old children from low-income families for success in school and life by providing comprehensive Nutrition, Health, Education, and Family Support Services. Under the direction of the ECEAP Program Manager, The Social and Emotional Coordinator plays a pivotal role in fostering the social-emotional development and mental well-being of preschool-aged children. This position combines the responsibilities of an Early Learning Mental Health Consultant and a Preschool School Counselor. The coordinator collaborates with teachers, families, and administrators to create a supportive, inclusive environment where children can thrive. They provide guidance, intervention strategies, and training to address emotional and behavioral challenges while promoting positive mental health and social skills development.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at www.ksd.org .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Master's Degree School Counseling, Social Work or related field.
- Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English. A language assessment will be given.
- Official transcripts of all levels of education due within 30 days of hire.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
- Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.
- Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Master's Degree in School Counseling, Social Work or related field.
- Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English.
- Minimum 2 (two) years of experience working in early childhood education program mental health division.
- Experience working with school districts, educational institutions, and state and community agencies.
- Experience working with families of poverty and families of multicultural backgrounds.
- Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
- Evidence of ability to be self-disciplined and to initiate independent action.
- Evidence of ability to provide professional leadership.
- Evidence of ability to work effectively under conditions of high stress and rapidly changing situations and circumstances.
- Evidence of ability to perform basic computer skills; efficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to learn the school district’s student data system.
- Evidence of excellent organization and time management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations.
- Demonstrate ability to write reports, business correspondence, and program procedures using proper language, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading skills.
- Evidence of strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and any/all hours needed to complete job description requirements.
- Valid WA State driver’s license and access to reliable, insured, personal transportation with proof of current automobile insurance and produce an acceptable driver’s abstract. Must be able to drive personal vehicles to various sites.
- Positive evaluations and recommendations from past and current supervisors.
- Evidence of ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.
- Evidence of ability to communicate with diverse staff, parents, administrators, and the public.
- Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience with ECEAP.
- Experience working with district special services for preschool children.
- Knowledge of the following:
- ECEAP Performance Standards.
- Washington State Early Achievers and QRIS. Early Learning Management System (ELMS).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the ECEAP Manager in carrying out contractual obligations.
- Conduct individual and group sessions to support children’s social and emotional development.
- Observe classroom dynamics and provide tailored strategies to address behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Implement age-appropriate strategies to help children develop self-regulation, communication, and social skills.
- Identify and support children at risk of developmental delays or mental health concerns through early intervention.
- Serve as a resource for families, offering guidance, strategies, and referrals to external mental health services when needed.
- Design and implement programs to promote emotional regulation, social skills, and positive peer interactions.
- Develop classroom activities and curricula that enhance children’s self-awareness, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
- Lead initiatives to create a culture of inclusivity, respect, and mental well-being within the school.
- Partner with teachers to develop and implement Child Focus Plans for children with unique needs.
- Provide on-site coaching, training, and resources for staff on topics such as trauma-informed care, behavior management, and mental health awareness.
- Facilitate reflective practice discussions to help teachers address classroom challenges and improve their responses to children’s social-emotional needs.
- Support teachers in managing classroom behaviors and creating an inclusive learning environment.
- Guide interventions for children with unique needs.
- Assist in implementing individualized behavior management plans.
- Organize parent workshops on topics like emotional resilience, positive discipline, and early childhood mental health.
- Act as a liaison between families and community mental health services, ensuring access to appropriate support.
- Partner with parents to address their children’s developmental and emotional needs
- Maintain consistent communication with parents about their child’s progress and strategies for support at home.
- Conduct classroom observations and assessments to identify social, emotional, and behavioral strengths and areas of concern.
- Conduct home visits with eligible families when needed, providing parenting information and offering behavior strategies for home use.
- Maintain confidential records of observations, interventions, and progress for each child.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of social-emotional programs and recommend adjustments as needed.
- This position requires regular interaction with children, teachers, and families in a preschool setting. The role may include occasional evening or weekend workshops or meetings.
- Strong understanding of early childhood social-emotional development and mental health.
- Expertise in behavioral intervention and classroom management techniques.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with children, staff, and families.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Participate in monthly ECEAP all-staff meetings.
- Assist in annual self-assessment and ongoing planning and outcome measurement.
- Attend professional staff development, training, and workshops outside our district.
- Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm. Employees must be able to operate their own motor vehicle and drive between sites as needed.
- Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 18-26 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F . The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.
Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy
The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights & Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart - (509) 222-5010 (Thomas.Brillhart@ksd.org)
Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5003 (BJ.Wilson@ksd.org)
This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.
Applicants : Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.
For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit https://www.ksd.org/hr-landing/benefits-salary-schedules
Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:
Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources
(509)222-6414
Toni.Neidhold@ksd.org
Certified/Classified ADA
Kennewick School District
1000 West 4 th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
Salary : $50 - $64
