Education Coordinator

UHS•Portsmouth, VA

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About The Position

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers hope and healing for youth ages 7 to 17 at the time of admission with several psychiatric diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities. Located in Portsmouth, VA, Harbor Point provides intensive, residential treatment to youth in a comfortable setting that is conducive to healing. Our facility specializes in treating children and adolescents with depression, bipolar, ADHD, and other mental health issues. We also have specific treatment programs for those with intellectual disabilities or those with self-injurious behavior. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE®-approved and certified facility. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES An individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential function.

Requirements

An individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential function.
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education or Related Field
At least three years of experience in an educational setting is preferred.
Current valid VA DOE Teaching Certificate, preferably in Special Education.
Handle with Care, CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Student Records Custodian and is responsible for ensuring every student record is in full compliance with local, state, federal, accreditation and Company requirements.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to include clinical, education, residential, medical, parents/guardians, LEAs, referral sources and risk management.
Attend clinical treatment team and unit review meetings as needed. Input UHS Best in Class Monthly Report Card Data in to the webportal including pre and post testing results.
Supervise and direct the administration of SOL and other statewide testing in accordance with testing security and protocols.
At the direction of the Director, assist with completing teacher observations.
Attends scheduled supervision meetings with the Director of Education.
Represents facility as administrative designee when Director of Education appoints.
Works with multidisciplinary team to develop appropriate transition plans to be included on each student’s Individual Service Plan.
Communicate effectively with students, facility personnel, referral sources, and local education agencies.
Maintain assessment materials and communication with local education agencies in regards to standardized testing and assessment towards graduation.
Maintain positive relationships with students and co-workers
Methods for accessing educational records and information for individual students from referral sources and local education agencies.
Special Education policies and procedures.