Education Specialist - Children's Pavilion - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Education Specialist serves as a vital liaison between healthcare providers, patients, families, and school systems to ensure children with medical, cognitive, or developmental conditions receive appropriate educational support. This position is responsible for assessing the academic impact of medical diagnoses, facilitating communication with schools, and advocating for educational accommodations and services. Through direct interaction with families, collaboration with educators, and participation in care planning, the Education Specialist helps ensure that each child’s medical and educational needs are aligned to support their academic success and well-being.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education from an accredited program
• Professional license with endorsement In Special Education, K-12 from the Virginia Board of Education
• Previous experience with special education regulations, IEPs and transition plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinic staff, school divisions, to include private school programs, and community representatives.
• Regular, predictable attendance on site, and ability to take calls while away from the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education from an accredited program
• Experience with assessment and evaluation of students with chronic illness and disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients and families in person or by phone to identify and assess school-related challenges and educational needs.
• Request and review academic records from schools to gather relevant information that supports educational advocacy and planning.
• Participate in virtual school meetings with families and educational teams to communicate medical information that informs educational decisions and supports individualized learning plans.
• Administer educational assessments, including cognitive and academic achievement tests, to evaluate learning profiles and identify support needs.
• Collaborate with clinical provider to write medically informed letters to schools that align patients’ diagnoses with appropriate educational accommodations and services.
• Coordinate return-to-school support by checking in with families and schools to address barriers and ensure a successful academic transition.
• Prepare medical documentation and guidance for students transitioning to college to support their unique healthcare and academic needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all school interactions, testing results, and documentation shared.
• Develop communication strategies and documentation templates to streamline provider-to-school communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects to support the mission of VCUHS and department.
• Provides assistance to team members.
• Accepts alternate assignments as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level