Child Development Specialist
Summary
Deliver in-school group and individual counseling sessions for K-3 students in the Project BASIC program, coordinate with school staff, and track program data.
Summary: Provide school based education group and individual sessions with students in grades K – 3 at schools participating in the Project BASIC program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
• Assist in organizing, planning, and implementing the Project BASIC program.
• Locate, select, and develop resources needed for the Project BASIC program.
• Coordinate the Project BASIC program with school principals.
• Schedule and conduct classroom instruction with grades K – 3.
• As appropriate, provide individual and/or group counseling for students, teachers, and parent support counseling.
• In coordination with school administration, develop a system for referring students to appropriate community agencies.
• Collect and maintain data and information that can be used in reports and program evaluations.
• Attend conferences, seminars, and other training sessions deemed appropriate by the Project BASIC Coordinator and/or the Executive Director.
• Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is normally quiet.