Action for Boston Community Development

Human Resources Job Posting

Recruitment Bulletin # 1775
March 19, 2010

LOCAL DISABILITIES SPECIALIST
Head Start and Children's Services

Responsible for providing technical assistance to the Program Director and all component staff related to the integration of the handicap effort throughout the program. Provide training, support, and guidance to staff and parents on the implementation of services to children with special needs. Ensure program is in compliance with federal, state, and ABCD Head Start regulations, standards, and policies. Work collaboratively with all component staff and parents, as well as resource staff from community agencies and the Boston Public Schools. Facilitate the provision of follow-up services based upon initial screening results and decisions made through the Team I process. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with at least four courses in Special Education required. Must have at least three years experience providing care to or teaching children with special needs. Must have thorough knowledge of all related preschool special education curricular areas and their relationship to child development. Must have familiarity with the Boston Public School system and thorough knowledge of the Chapter 766 referral and evaluation process. Proven ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individual education plans for preschool children with special needs required. Demonstrated ability to translate clinical evaluations into concrete goals and curriculum for the classroom required. Must be able to plan and implement in-service training sessions for staff with varying abilities and experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Successful experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary team required. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Please note: this is a forty-three (43) week school year position.

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Email: hr@bostonabcd.org (Please indicate the job title you’re interested in the subject line! Attachments in Microsoft Word ONLY, please.)

Please direct resumes and inquiries to:
Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.
Human Resources
Department 161
178 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02111 

PHONE 617-357-6000
TTY 617-423-9215
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