Education Coordinator

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Tewksbury, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus

License/tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute Inc. is seeking an Education Coordinator to support education programs for youths in our Intensive Residential Treatment Programs.

The role involves assisting the Education Director with administrative tasks and education systems, and supporting classroom and milieu activities. The position includes compiling IEP progress and treatment reports, covering classes when teachers are absent, and supervising students 1:1 as needed.

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 in Special Education with youths with emotional disabilities.
• Experience with adolescents in alternative school settings or treatment programs is preferred.
• Background checks and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Education Director with administrative tasks and education-related systems.
• Compile written reports (IEP progress reports, treatment reports, rounds) and cover classes when teachers are out.
• Support students 1:1 as needed and assist with meals and milieu supervision.
• Provide education-related supervision and educational groups/field trips as appropriate.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Administrative experience

Special education

Youth engagement

Education

High School diploma or better

Special Education license preferred

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.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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