Education Coordinator

Justice Resource Institute • Concord, MA

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About The Position

Walden Street School is a residential treatment setting for adolescents specializing in trauma-informed care. It provides 24-hour comprehensive care, including an on-site school and clinical, nursing, and direct care staff. The Education Coordinator supports students and staff in classrooms and the residential milieu, including students with mental health struggles. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with overtime available as needed. The position reports directly to the Director of Education/Assistant Program Director.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• At least 1 year of experience as a supervisor and administrator.
• At least 3 years of experience working in Special Education with young adults with emotional disabilities.
• Learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to support a safe therapeutic atmosphere for youth.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

• Special Education license preferred but not required.
• Experience working with adolescents in an alternative school setting or treatment program.

Responsibilities

• Support students and staff in classrooms and the residential milieu as needed.
• Compile written reports, including IEP progress reports, treatment reports, and rounds.
• Cover classes for teachers when they are absent.
• Support students one-on-one as needed.
• Assist the Education Director with tasks as needed.
• Support students at breakfast before school.
• On non-school days, supervise students in the milieu and provide educational groups and educational field trips as appropriate for individuals or groups.

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and use it to serve clients.
• Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work.
• Blue Cross medical benefits.
• Delta Dental benefits.
• 401(k) with employer matching up to $800 a year.
• Pension after 5 years of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year.
• Discounted tuition rates at select partnership colleges and universities.
• Employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Up to 19 days of paid time off for full-time employees in their first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed