Job Function:
To promote community awareness of and support for equal access to high-quality early care and education
opportunity for all children, specifically those with disabilities and special health care needs.
General Goals:
? To identify community needs and resources related to developmental screening and referral
? To identify community needs and resources related to inclusion of children with disabilities and special
health care needs
? To promote community awareness of the need for and benefits of early detection, early intervention, and
inclusion
? To analyze the training needs of the community
? To develop and implement strategies to meet identified training needs
? To model best practices in early childhood inclusive education to early care and education programs and
family child care homes
? To coordinate with other agencies, organizations, and programs engaged in related activities and service
provision.
Specific Responsibilities:
? To collaborate with early care and education partners using tools for ongoing self-reflection that identify
strengths and needs around inclusive practices
? To identify areas of strength and areas of need in assigned programs with the goal of improving the
quality of services, instruction, and supports for all young children and their families
? To build rapport with early care and education partners and the families they serve
? To recommend individualized accommodations/supports in high-quality settings that promote the
academic and functional success of all children, specifically children with identified developmental
delays or disabilities.
? To provide consultation and on-site technical assistance that strengthen inclusive environments through
environmental program design, accommodations, adaptations and quality enhancement;
? To respond to partners accessing the Warm Line and, to the extent that time and resources permit,
provide on-site technical assistance when requested or as part of a service delivery model;
? To develop and facilitate professional development opportunities to early care and education partners
and families on topics related to screening, assessment, intervention and resources and referral through
a variety of mediums (i.e. face-to-face, virtual, etc.).
? To complete on-site observations of children and programs
? To develop individualized support for children with disabilities participating in local early learning
programs
? To maintain records of all materials created and activities performed;
? To provide records and reports to the Inclusion Manager, Director of Research and Evaluation and/or the
State CCR&R Network Inclusion Analyst
Skills and Abilities:
? Ability to work under minimal supervision
? Ability to work independently and follow through on assigned tasks
? Excellent organizational skills to meet demanding timelines
? Ability to maintain all confidentiality requirements
? Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
? Excellent interpersonal skills
? Ability to work with a diverse population
? Ability to work with staff, service agencies, and the public
? 50% or more travel will be required if needed
? Bi-lingual preferred
Qualifications (minimum):
? BA/BS (M.S./M.Ed preferred) in Early Childhood/Elementary Education Special Education, Psychology or
related field
? Expert knowledge of child development and developmental milestones (birth to age 5)
? Experience working with children with disabilities and special health care needs in an early care and
education setting
? Ability to design developmentally appropriate classroom accommodations/adaptations, strategies and
activities for children with disabilities and special health care needs
? Experience working with learners of all ages and abilities
Relevant Training/ Credentials:
? Voluntary PreK Specialized Intervention Services (VPK-SIS)
? Autism Navigator
? Department of Children and Families 10-hour Special Needs Module
? Department of Education Grow to 5 series
? Virtual Learning Platforms (i.e. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Google Meet)
Relevant Knowledge and Experience:
? Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertinent to children with disabilities and
special health care needs (i.e. Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Improvement Act, etc.) and the ability to communicate that knowledge to early care
and education partners and community stakeholders;
? Knowledge of the Best Practices in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
? Knowledge of social and environmental barriers to inclusion and how to assist individuals, early care and
education partners, and other entities in overcoming them;
? Knowledge of and ability to perform on-site observations in family childcare homes and early care and
education programs
? Knowledge of Florida Performance Standards;
? Knowledge of other community agencies, and organizations to maximize efforts and avoid duplicative
services.
? Knowledge of relevant sources of information regarding inclusion and ability to interpret and
communicate that information
Physical Demands:
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