Adolescent Education Specialist (Per Diem)

Guidelight Health; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

PTO

401(k) matching

Licensing covered

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Guidelight Health is seeking an Education Facilitator to support adolescents enrolled in our PHP and IOP programs. The role focuses on maintaining students' educational goals while they undergo behavioral health treatment in an onsite setting.

Working Monday to Friday per diem, 12pm-3pm (about 15 hours a week), you will collaborate with schools, families, and clinicians to tailor curricula and monitor progress in a compassionate, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Special Education, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with adolescents, ideally within a behavioral health or special education setting.
• Proven experience in educational planning and facilitating curriculum for students with diverse learning needs.
• Strong understanding of mental health issues and their impact on learning and development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, counselors, and case managers.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and adaptable, with a passion for working with adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with academic institutions and families to ensure students maintain educational progress while in treatment.
• Provide individualized educational support tailored to the needs of each adolescent, adapting curricula and lesson plans where necessary.
• Serve as a liaison between educational institutions and Guidelight Health staff to ensure seamless communication and support for student academic requirements.
• Develop and implement educational strategies that align with the therapeutic goals of the adolescent’s treatment plan.
• Assist in creating an environment that fosters both academic achievement and emotional well‑being.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate educational needs and progress, while keeping accurate records of student performance and engagement.
• Maintain a structured yet flexible learning environment that is conducive to both learning and therapeutic support.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals to integrate educational services with treatment plans.
• Provide guidance to adolescents to help them improve study habits, time management, and academic confidence.

Skills

Education planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Adolescent engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

2+ years with adolescents

Job description

Guidelight Health is seeking an Education Facilitator to support adolescents enrolled in our PHP and IOP programs. The role focuses on maintaining students' educational goals while they undergo behavioral health treatment in an onsite setting.

Working Monday to Friday per diem, 12pm-3pm (about 15 hours a week), you will collaborate with schools, families, and clinicians to tailor curricula and monitor progress in a compassionate, multidisciplinary team.