Education Coordinator- LTFC

Children's Home of Poughkeepsie•Poughkeepsie, NY

1d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking an Education Coordinator to work in our LTFC Program. The Education Coordinator oversees and coordinates all educational services for children enrolled in the LTFC program. This role serves as the primary point of contact between the program and schools, ensuring clear communication and collaboration. Responsibilities include securing appropriate school placements within the community, managing on-site and contracted educational services, and providing ongoing educational support to youth. The Education Coordinator supports smooth transitions by coordinating enrollments and discharges, notifying schools of youth admissions and exits, and providing transcripts and educational records to facilitate successful placement after discharge or transfer.

Requirements

BA or BS in Education or related field.
Previous educational experience required.
Special education experience.
Experience with English language learners
Valid New York State Driver's License with good driving record as determined by the Agency

Nice To Haves

MS.ED.
CSW or other appropriate Masters Level Certification.
Teaching certification
Experience in the Child Welfare field
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Assesses the educational needs and develops an overall educational plan for each youth in care
Ensures that youth are scheduled for school district assessments, and enrolled in school within three days of arrival to the program and actively works with the school to identify and address any barriers or challenges so the youth can start in a timely manner.
Is responsible for ensuring all relevant educational data and documentation are obtained and facilitating appropriate school placement in the community, including coordinating a review by the Committee on Special Education (C.S.E.) when needed.
Attends all C.S.E. and I.E.P. meetings and represents The Children's Home.
Attends all necessary school meetings and arranges to have appropriate individuals attend conferences or meetings on youth or school related problems.
Uploads enrollment confirmation, report cards and other progress reports issued by the school into the UC Portal in a timely manner.
Is knowledgeable about 504 and IEP plans and serves as an advocate for youth in need of extra services and as a liaison with respect to facilitating this process with the school.
Acts as agency liaison to all parties regarding educational matters.
Serves as the primary liaison between the school district and program staff, ensuring important information and updates are communicated accurately and in a timely manner.
Makes on-site visits to school placements, school permitting, and works closely with classroom and school personnel to support their efforts.