Adolescent Education & IEP Transition Specialist

Compasshealthcenter; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company matching

Paid time off

CEU training and volunteering

Job summary

Compass Health Center in Oak Brook, IL seeks an Education Specialist to guide adolescents from school to our program, implement IEPs, and reintegrate students daily.

You will collaborate with treatment teams, coordinate with home schools, and prepare educational updates for families.

A Masters in Education and experience with emotional disabilities in public schools are required; strong time management and crisis intervention skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Masters level degree in education.
• Experience in public schools with students who have emotional disabilities.
• Knowledge of school systems and IEPs.
• Experience with classroom management.
• Experience with students and families in crisis.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with team members to support the educational needs of PHP patients.
• Send medical certification and release of information to home school.
• Communicate with patients’ home schools.
• Coordinate assignments with the patients’ home schools.
• Provide parents/guardians with educational updates.
• Complete educational assessment with patients to determine needs.
• Create academic plans with patients.
• Partner with clinical staff to develop and administer Executive Functioning group sessions.
• Assist patients with executive functioning skills.
• Proctor school assessments as needed.
• Chart communication with parents, schools, and patients.
• Attend rounds daily.
• Participate in family sessions when appropriate to provide information about school progress.
• Provide insurance utilization team with educational updates.
• Meet with patients to prepare for return to school meetings.
• Coordinate and facilitate return to school meetings and any other school meetings.
• Prepare proper documentation for school when patient returns.
• Update the team about transition plan and school staffingMeet with IOP team to communicate transition goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Crisis intervention

Communication with families

Collaboration with treatment teams

IEP knowledge

Education

Masters degree in Education

Job description

Compass Health Center in Oak Brook, IL seeks an Education Specialist to guide adolescents from school to our program, implement IEPs, and reintegrate students daily.

You will collaborate with treatment teams, coordinate with home schools, and prepare educational updates for families.

A Masters in Education and experience with emotional disabilities in public schools are required; strong time management and crisis intervention skills are essential.