What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education and Behavioral Service Coordinator-160652 position at Adams County Government?
What Success Looks Like In This Job
The Special Education and Behavioral Services Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality services for children and families enrolled in the Head Start program. This leadership position oversees the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of special education and behavioral support services, ensuring compliance with IDEA and Head Start Program Performance Standards. The supervisor collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, families, and external partners to ensure children with disabilities or developmental concerns receive individualized support that promotes their success and well-being.
Examples of Duties for Success
Program Oversight & Compliance
Provides oversight and direction to contractors and vendors; no direct supervisory responsibilities for County staff.
More Qualifications For Success
Education
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
Click here to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!
Benefits You Expect
Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
Do you possess a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology, or a closely related field?
Do you possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in case management, child development, or special education services?
Do you possess a valid CO driver's license and reliable transportation?
Do you have experience and knowledge coaching preschool teachers on addressing and de-escalating challenging behaviors?
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Adams County Head Start receives funding from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Does your participation in community/state partnerships or do you have personal ties that can create a conflict of interest that could impact the program’s CACFP funding source.
The Special Education and Behavioral Services Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality services for children and families enrolled in the Head Start program. This leadership position oversees the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of special education and behavioral support services, ensuring compliance with IDEA and Head Start Program Performance Standards. The supervisor collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, families, and external partners to ensure children with disabilities or developmental concerns receive individualized support that promotes their success and well-being.
Examples of Duties for Success
Program Oversight & Compliance
- Ensure services align with IDEA regulations and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
- Monitor and support the coordination of services for children with disabilities and social-emotional challenges.
- Oversee the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Maintain accurate, confidential documentation related to referrals, evaluations, service coordination, and child progress.
- Coordinate case management for children receiving special education and/or mental health services, including referrals to LEAs and early intervention providers.
- Supervise contracted service providers to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.
- Provide on-site coaching and consultation to education staff on strategies to support children requiring individualized classroom support.
- Collaborate with teaching teams to design and model strategies for children with developmental delays, behavioral challenges, or other special needs.
- Facilitate professional development related to special education practices, behavior management and individualized support strategies.
- Serve as a liaison between the program, public schools, community agencies, and families to ensure collaborative communication and coordinated services for families with students on IEPs, behavior plans and/or other individualized support
- Assist families in understanding the referral, evaluation, and IEP processes, including their rights and procedural safeguards.
- Provide timely referrals and help families access community resources.
- Communicate effectively with families through phone calls, written correspondence, meetings, and home visits when necessary.
- Develop, prepare, and present timely and accurate reports to support planning, program evaluation, and regulatory compliance around special education and behavioral support
- Research, collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform planning, performance monitoring, and assessment of community needs.
- Support the collection and reporting of screening, evaluation, and service delivery data for children with identified or suspected needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant data management systems.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data for decision-making and program improvement.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with data privacy regulations.
Provides oversight and direction to contractors and vendors; no direct supervisory responsibilities for County staff.
More Qualifications For Success
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology, or a closely related field required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in case management, child development, or special education services required.
- Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related field strongly preferred.
- Three years of experience in program coordination, education services, or administrative support in early childhood or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with children with disabilities, developmental delays, or behavioral needs strongly preferred.
- Three years of experience coaching and mentoring education staff preferred.
- Spanish bilingual skills highly preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Must successfully complete all required background checks, including fingerprinting.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical and tuberculosis (TB) test.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
Click here to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!
Benefits You Expect
- AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
- Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
- Generous Vacation/Sick leave
- Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Plan
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Fitness Center
- Employee Health Clinics
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Recreation Center Discounts
- Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Wellness programs
- Lactation friendly certified workplace
Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- Yes, I understand but disagree.
Do you possess a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology, or a closely related field?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in case management, child development, or special education services?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid CO driver's license and reliable transportation?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience and knowledge coaching preschool teachers on addressing and de-escalating challenging behaviors?
06
Adams County Head Start receives funding from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Does your participation in community/state partnerships or do you have personal ties that can create a conflict of interest that could impact the program’s CACFP funding source.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question