Foster Care Education Coordinator

Children's Aid Society; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Aid Society in New York, NY, seeks an Education Specialist to report to Supervisors of the Education Unit and the Senior Director of Educational Achievement & Partnerships within the Foster Care Program. You will coordinate educational planning, data-driven interventions, and collaboration with schools and caseworkers to support foster children’s educational stability.

The role emphasizes documentation, staff onboarding, professional development, and building partnerships with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in social work, education or related field; Master's preferred.
• Experience working with youth and families.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the D.O.E and its Special Education programs.
• Knowledge of Foster Care/Adoption field is helpful.
• Excellent oral, writing and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
• Driver's License a plus.

Responsibilities

• Exemplary organizational skills and knowledge of mandates, laws, regulations that directly impact youth in foster care in NYC.
• Exemplary maintenance of students' records in e-files, on dashboard, and documented in CNNX and CARE4
• Onboard new staff via mini workshops, one-on-one assistance/trainings
• Utilize current educational data to monitor, advocate and refer students for educational intervention and support services
• Conduct customized education-based professional development workshops for educators, caseworkers, foster/biological parents
• Refer, monitor & track afterschool tutoring and other support services; liaison between tutors and schools
• Cultivate partnerships with other CBOs, schools, support agencies, and businesses
• Document/maintain progress notes and copies of educational documentation; ensure data accuracy in Connections
• Knowledge of CARE4 and how to interact with the database
• Advocate for educational stability per ACS policy and regulations in school of origin
• Coordinate transportation/logistics for transporting foster children to schools of origin
• Conduct school visits and meetings with school personnel, parents; monitor documentation for interventions and supports
• Participate in educational planning meetings (IEP/504, PT Conferences, etc.)
• Attend transitional conferences for new intakes with biological and foster parents
• Knowledge of Early Intervention referrals for families with children 0-3 years
• Work with caseworkers to increase high school completion and college attendance; align student needs with supports
• Attend supervision, in-service training, and Education Specialist Team Meetings.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree required

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Children's Aid Society in New York, NY, seeks an Education Specialist to report to Supervisors of the Education Unit and the Senior Director of Educational Achievement & Partnerships within the Foster Care Program. You will coordinate educational planning, data-driven interventions, and collaboration with schools and caseworkers to support foster children’s educational stability.

The role emphasizes documentation, staff onboarding, professional development, and building partnerships with