Education Supervisor

RFK Community Alliance; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 69,541,000 - 73,068,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday Pay

Educational Assistance

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disab

Retirement Plan with generous employer

Job summary

RFK Community Alliance seeks an Education Supervisor to oversee Teaching Assistants and manage student arrival, dismissal, and data throughout the day.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field and supervisory experience, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and IEP adherence. Join a mission-driven team serving diverse students in Lancaster, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong verbal de-escalation, communication, documentation, and solution-focused skills.
• Experience working with students with emotional, social, and behavioral challenges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model for staff and coach staff to promote a safe, trauma-informed learning environment.
• Monitor the daily operation of the assigned school building to ensure safety and support academic growth.
• Ensure Teaching Assistant adherence to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Assist staff during behavioral incidents and lead post-crisis debriefs.
• Support Teaching Assistants in developing teacher-regulation skills and healthy coping strategies.
• Participate in and assist with the development of support plans for students within the assigned school building.
• Manage the daily arrival of day students. Record and maintain accurate attendance records and communicate daily attendance to the Administrative Assistant.
• Oversee morning arrival for day students and staff deployment for supervision of morning transitions.
• Oversee dismissal and bus transitions for day students. Assess safety and transportation issues and report incidents and concerns to the Assistant Director of Education.
• Ensure that the educational environment is safe, clean, and maintained in a professional manner.
• Ensure that all student incident reports are completed and reported to clinicians and administrators.
• Attend trainings, lectures, and courses as indicated as part of professional development. Receive a minimum of 24 hours of training annually.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Communication

Documentation

Solution-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Supervisory experience

Experience in Education or Human Services

Job description

Pay Range: $24.25 -$25.50 per hour

Location: Doctor Franklin Perkins School, Lancaster, MA

Who We Seek

The Education Supervisor provides oversight and support to Teaching Assistants and coordinates the daily management of student arrival and dismissal, student issues, and student data and documentation throughout the school day.

Who You Are

You are a compassionate leader who values collaboration, professionalism, and teamwork. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field and at least one year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model for staff and coach staff to promote a safe, trauma-informed learning environment.
• Monitor the daily operation of the assigned school building to ensure safety and support academic growth.
• Ensure Teaching Assistant adherence to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Assist staff during behavioral incidents and lead post-crisis debriefs.
• Support Teaching Assistants in developing teacher-regulation skills and healthy coping strategies.
• Participate in and assist with the development of support plans for students within the assigned school building.
• Manage the daily arrival of day students. Record and maintain accurate attendance records and communicate daily attendance to the Administrative Assistant.
• Oversee morning arrival for day students and staff deployment for supervision of morning transitions.
• Oversee dismissal and bus transitions for day students. Assess safety and transportation issues and report incidents and concerns to the Assistant Director of Education.
• Ensure that the educational environment is safe, clean, and maintained in a professional manner.
• Ensure that all student incident reports are completed and reported to clinicians and administrators.
• Attend trainings, lectures, and courses as indicated as part of professional development. Receive a minimum of 24 hours of training annually.

Experience / Education

• Experience working with students with emotional, social, and behavioral challenges preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or relevant education/experience in Education or Human Services, preferred.
• Strong verbal de-escalation, communication, documentation, and solution-focused skills.

Who We Are

RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience.

How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, And Grow Together

At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.

Why You’ll Love Us

In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA