Education Coordinator

Justice Resource Institute•Concord, MA

3d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Education Coordinator works at Walden Street School, a residential treatment setting for adolescents specializing in trauma-informed care. The school provides 24-hour comprehensive care with on-site education, clinical, nursing, and direct-care staff. This full-time role is suited to someone interested in special education, particularly supporting 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. The coordinator supports students and staff in classrooms and the residential milieu. Core duties include compiling written reports, covering classes when teachers are absent, providing one-to-one student support, and assisting the Education Director with tasks as needed. The role also involves supervising students before school at breakfast and on non-school days, and providing educational groups and field trips when appropriate. Training is provided in physical interventions and verbal de-escalation to help maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
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.
Complete background and driving record checks.
Training is provided in physical interventions and verbal de-escalation.

Nice To Haves

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

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-to-one as needed.
Assist the Education Director with tasks as needed.
Supervise students before school at breakfast and on non-school days in the milieu.
Provide educational groups and educational field trips as appropriate for individual students 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) matching up to $800 per 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.
Professional development opportunities.
Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in their first year.