Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA
19 days ago
Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator NF-04
Summary This position is with MWR CYS Base at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. Regular Full Time Limited Tenure, NTE 31 December 2026. This position may be non-competitively converted to a regular position without time limitations per management's request. We recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Please provide relevant transcripts to support your eligibility for the position. Responsibilities Supports the Special Needs Program Manager in monitoring and implementation of plans within the classroom. Leads and conducts inclusive program and classroom assessments at regular and periodic intervals. Serves as a core member of the installation Inclusion Action Team (IAT)/Multidisciplinary Inclusion Action Team (MIAT) and monitors compliance with Service policy, DoD instructions, and federal law. This position spends at least 50 percent of their time in classroom/activity area settings, promoting, modeling, coaching, and mentoring CVS Professionals to promote implementation of inclusive practices. Administers, implements, and monitors inclusion supports and behavior support processes in classrooms and programs by using Army CVS Operational Guidance for Behavior Support. Coordinates, when early intervention services occur in a CYS setting, to ensure program and specialized services staff work together to embed services in natural environments and daily routines. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The original closing date of 19 December has been extended. Referrals will be sent upon request. Selectee for this position is eligible for a $5,000 relocation incentive. This relocation incentive will be paid as a lump sum upon establishment of residency in the geographic commuting area. This incentive will be paid in addition to reimbursement of PCS costs and will require a service agreement for a period of one year beginning from the Employee on Board Date (EOD). Education must be directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology/sociology courses are not qualifying). Basic Requirement: 1. A bachelor's degree or higher that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in special education, early childhood education, child/adolescent development, elementary or secondary education, youth development, or other closely related field such as psychology/sociology or social work (must include 24 semester hours in child/adolescent psychology, sociology of the family, developmental psychology, social work with child/family emphasis). OR 2. Completion of 24 semester hours in coursework as indicated above, plus additional related coursework or experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a 4-year course of study. In addition to meeting one of the requirements above, candidates must possess the following: 1. Experience demonstrating professional knowledge of child development, early intervention, special education, and early childhood inclusion. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based and trauma-informed practices that support inclusive environments related to birth to 18-year-olds. 3. Professional knowledge of observation and assessment methods and implementation science. 4. Skill in conducting functional behavioral assessments and collaborating with a team to design, implement, and monitor Behavior Support Plans. 5. Demonstrated knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as they apply to CDCs, school age centers and community-based support services. 6. Experience utilizing the practice-based coaching model and facilitating training with adult learners in a variety of settings. 7. Experience demonstrating the ability to develop, collect, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends across the program, communicate trends, and propose solutions to program leadership. 8. Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with families, colleagues, organizational leadership, and community support agencies on and off installation. Education Proof of education is required at the time of application. Please provide relevant transcripts to support your eligibility for the position. To be considered, transcripts must be in English, must be legible, and must reflect the name of the school as well as the name of the applicant. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Please see the Applicant information kit for additional information on education. Additional Information The original closing date of 19 December has been extended. Referrals will be sent upon request. Area of Consideration The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Worldwide. Manual Application If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm CST on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. PCS Costs Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest. Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials This is a pay-banded position. Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. Incentives and Bonuses Selectee for this position is eligible for a $5,000 relocation incentive. This relocation incentive will be paid as a lump sum upon establishment of residency in the geographic commuting area. This incentive will be paid in addition to reimbursement of PCS costs and will require a service agreement for a period of one year beginning from the Employee on Board Date (EOD). Other: Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Regular Full Time Limited Tenure, NTE 31 December 2026. This position may be non-competitively converted to a regular position without time limitations per management's request. This Regular Full-Time Limited Tenure position is eligible for leave accrual and benefits. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit%20for%20Army%20NAF%20Childcare%20Positions.pdf Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. 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