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Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 70 days ago
Hybrid Kitsap County, WA $84K – $98K Apply by Aug 7, 2026 General Education And Training ENTJESFJESTJISTJ OperationsHealthcare
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The purpose of the Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator (SNIC) position is to provide a comprehensive inclusive approach to serving children (ages 6 weeks -18) with medical, educational, or other identified needs across Child & Youth Programs (CYP). The SNIC supports the development and implementation of CYP inclusion and behavior support processes, provides ongoing educational opportunities, conducts needs and non-clinical assessments, and remains aware of early intervention and other services.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties and responsibilities of the Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator are organized by category.
- →Some of the highlighted duties include but are not limited to: Classroom/Program Inclusion Supports Coordinates across multiple delivery systems using evidence-based inclusive practices and leveraging existing approved Department of Defense (DoD) or Navy tools, resources, and approaches (e.g., Navy CYP Inclusion Standard).
- →Administers, implements, and monitors inclusion supports and behavior support processes in classrooms/programs.
- →Assists in the development and implementation of Inclusion or Behavior Support Plans (ISP/BSP).
- →Assists CYP professionals in recognizing and responding appropriately to children and youth displaying concerning or unsafe behaviors.
- →Collaborates with the Training and Curriculum Specialist (T&C) to train and coach CYP professionals to implement, monitor, and maintain ISPs/BSPs, implemented through continued observation and the correct use and application of support strategies and/or required accommodations.
- →Coaches CYP Professionals to observe children's/youth's development and individual needs, communicate effectively with families, and enhance their classroom/activity area environment and curriculum to promote inclusion and meet diverse learning needs.
- →Develops and maintains a resource library to include a variety of learning materials, activities, parent support materials, and related publications pertinent to serving children and youth in inclusive environments and/or with developmental delays, disabilities, or behavior support needs.
- →Leads and conducts inclusive program/classroom assessments at regular and periodic intervals.
- →Serves as a core member of the installation Inclusion Action Team (IAT) and monitors compliance with Service policy, DoD instructions, and federal law.
- →Gives input into the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks, supports implementation and provides interpretation of content, and implementation of inclusive practices.
- →Participates in parent conferences/meetings at a DoD installation, as needed.
- →Spends at least 50 percent of time in classroom/activity area settings, promoting, modeling, coaching, and mentoring CYP Professionals to promote implementation of inclusive practices.
- →Conducts non-clinical and behavioral assessments using approved assessments, identified screening, and observation tools to support the development of ISPs/BSPs.
Requirements
- ✓IAW the Military Child Care Act, OPM, OPNAV 1700.9E and DoDI 6060.2, minimum education requirements are as follows: A bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, special education, youth development, psychology, social work or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position AND three (3) years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.
- ✓OR A combination of education and experience; education must include courses in a child-related field and total minimum of 24 higher level (300 level +) semester hours.
- ✓In addition, four (4) years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth is required.
- ✓Note: A copy of your college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) MUST be submitted when applying.
Benefits
- ★*CYP EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: Each eligible installation Navy CYP employee will receive a 100 percent discount for the first child enrolled and a 25 percent discount for each additional child enrolled.
- ★The 100 percent discount will apply to the child with the highest fee.
- ★If a household has two CYP employees, each employee is eligible for a 100 percent discount for one child, with a 25 percent discount for each additional child.
- ★The discount will apply to children enrolled full-time or part-time in a Child Development Center, 24/7 Center, School Age Care program or Family Child Care program.
- ★The discount is for any installation full-time, part-time, and flexible staff member working a minimum average of 15 hours per week.
- ★Relocation reimbursement is negotiable and can be discussed after tenatitve job offer is accepted.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 2595e61c-2fd1-4ea4-876c-5725eb62a3f9
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