Education Coordinator

Justice Resource Institute; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Pension after 5 years

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute seeks an Education Coordinator to support Education Director with administrative tasks and education-related systems for Centerpoint and Merrimack Center. You will assist in classrooms and residential settings, ensuring trauma-informed care for youths with mental health and behavioral challenges.

The role requires 21+ years old, supervisory experience, and 3+ years in Special Education with youth.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Special Education license preferred but not required.
• At least 1 year experience as a supervisor and administrator.
• At least 3 years of experience working in Special Education with young adults with emotional disabilities.
• Candidates with experience working with adolescents in an alternative school setting or treatment program are preferred.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Support students and staff in the classrooms and residential milieu as needed.
• Compile written reports (including IEP progress reports, treatment reports, rounds), cover classes for teachers when they are out, and support Education Director with tasks.
• Provide student supervision, educational groups and educational field trips as appropriate for individuals/groups of students.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Administrative experience

Special Education knowledge

Youth work

Education

High School or better

Driver's License

Job description

Are you the Education Coordinator we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth!

The Education Coordinator will assist the Education Director with administrative tasks and systems related to education at Centerpoint and the Merrimack Center. Our Intensive Residential Treatment Programs (IRTPs) are dedicated to providing trauma-informed care to youths facing serious mental health issues, intellectual disabilities, and challenging behaviors.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $23.00 to $28.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

JRI Provides The Training So That:

• YOU will support students and staff in the classrooms and residential milieu as needed.
• YOU will complete primary duties include compiling written reports (including IEP progress reports, treatment reports, rounds), covering classes for teachers when they are out, supporting students 1:1 as needed, and supporting the Education Director with tasks as needed.
• YOU will support students before school at breakfast, and on non-school days in the milieu, through providing student supervision, educational groups and educational field trips as appropriate for individuals/groups of students.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Special Education license preferred but not required.
• At least 1 year experience as a supervisor and administrator.
• At least 3 years of experience working in Special Education with young adults with emotional disabilities.
• Candidates with experience working with adolescents in an alternative school setting or treatment program are preferred.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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