Adolescent Education & Behavior Tutor

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health is seeking a Tutor/Teacher Assistant to provide academic, technological, and classroom support to adolescent patients participating in educational programming while receiving behavioral health treatment.

You will monitor participation in virtual and independent learning, assist with assignments, support student engagement, and help maintain a structured, safe, and therapeutic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Child Development, Behavioral Science, Counseling, Special Education, or a related field.
• Associate degree and relevant experience working with adolescents in a behavioral health, psychiatric, educational, residential treatment, or related setting may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Supervise adolescent patients during educational programming, virtual learning, and independent study activities.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic learning environment.
• Monitor student attendance, participation, engagement, and behavior.
• Utilize approved behavior management and de-escalation techniques and report concerns in accordance with facility policies.
• Assist students with assignments, coursework, study skills, organization, and time management.
• Reinforce academic concepts and support completion of schoolwork assigned by district or virtual education providers.
• Provide individual and small-group academic assistance as needed.
• Encourage academic achievement and positive student engagement while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assist students in accessing and utilizing virtual learning platforms and educational technology.
• Troubleshoot basic technology issues, including Chromebooks, computers, software applications, and internet connectivity.
• Coordinate with technical support resources as needed.
• Ensure students have access to required educational materials and technology resources.
• Serve as a liaison between students, school personnel, virtual education providers, parents/guardians (as appropriate), and facility staff.
• Communicate educational progress, participation, concerns, and support needs to appropriate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team members to support educational continuity during treatment.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, participation logs, and required documentation.
• Assist with educational records management and reporting requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings, mandatory training, and departmental initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Child Development, Behavioral Science, Counseling, Special Education, or a related field.

Associate degree and relevant experience working with adolescents in a behavioral health, psychiatric, educational, residential treatment, or related setting may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Job description

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health is seeking a Tutor/Teacher Assistant to provide academic, technological, and classroom support to adolescent patients participating in educational programming while receiving behavioral health treatment.

You will monitor participation in virtual and independent learning, assist with assignments, support student engagement, and help maintain a structured, safe, and therapeutic learning environment.