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Education & Behavioral Specialist

•  Conduct classroom observations across all age groups, from infants through preschool. 
•  Identify social-emotional, developmental, sensory, or behavioral concerns early. 
•  Design and implement individualized behavior support strategies and intervention plans. 
•  Provide direct in-class support for children experiencing emotional dysregulation, peer conflict, transition difficulties, or developmental challenges. 
•  Collect behavioral data, track progress, and adjust support plans as needed. 

•  Partner with teachers to strengthen classroom management and positive guidance practices. 
•  Model effective strategies including redirection, emotional coaching, conflict resolution, and co-regulation. 
•  Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development support. 
•  Help ensure classroom environments align with TLE standards, curriculum expectations, and licensing requirements. 

•  Build trusting relationships with families through compassionate communication and collaborative problem-solving. 
•  Meet with parents to discuss developmental progress, behavioral concerns, and support strategies. 
•  Provide families with resources, referrals, and actionable tools to support consistency between school and home. 

•  Support children with sensory needs, developmental delays, neurodiversity, or social-emotional challenges. 
•  Collaborate with outside specialists, therapists, regional centers, and support agencies as appropriate. 
•  Help create inclusive classroom practices that support all learners. 

•  Maintain accurate observation notes, intervention documentation, and follow-up records. 
•  Support compliance with California licensing regulations and center policies. 
•  Participate in child study meetings, leadership meetings, and professional development. 

•  Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Special Education, Behavioral Science, or related field preferred. 
•  Minimum 3 years of experience in early childhood education, behavioral intervention, special education, or related field. 
•  Experience working with children ages 0–6 in group care or educational settings. 
•  Strong understanding of social-emotional development, trauma-informed care, positive behavior support, and developmentally appropriate practice. 
•  Experience coaching adults and collaborating with families preferred. 
•  Knowledge of California childcare licensing standards preferred. 

•  California Child Development Permit 
•  Pediatric CPR/First Aid 
•  Mandated Reporter Training 
•  Training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Positive Behavior Support, or trauma-informed care 

•  Calm, confident, and solution-focused 
•  Passionate about early childhood development 
•  Able to coach and inspire teachers 
•  Skilled in difficult conversations with empathy and professionalism 
•  Organized, observant, and proactive 
•  Committed to helping children—and the adults who support them—succeed