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Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Virginia Beach, VA $76K – $93K Apply by Jun 17, 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 and 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.
What You'll Do
- →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.
- →Supports the identification of needs and classroom supports for children and youth through observations conducted by CYP Professionals.
- →CYP Professional Education and Coaching Coordinates with the T&C to provide regular training and coaching opportunities on child observations, positive behavioral supports, inclusive practices, and use of the classroom/program environment to meet diverse learning needs.
Requirements
- ✓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 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 semester hours.
- ✓In addition, four years of full time experience working with children and/or youth is required.
- ✓Note: A copy of your official college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) MUST be submitted when applying.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 664ac827-b028-4bfe-bfc3-28e4e6a91303
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