PROJECT BASIC CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPEC

Quinco Mental Health Center; Decaturville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

QUINCO MENTAL HEALTH CENTER in Tennessee is seeking a School-Based Education Specialist to deliver K–3 group and individual sessions at partner schools participating in Project BASIC.

You will assist in organizing, planning, and implementing the program, coordinate with school principals, schedule instruction, provide counseling when needed, and collect data for reports and evaluations to support program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred; some experience in public schools and/or counseling is a plus.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based education group and individual sessions for grades K–3.
• Assist in organizing, planning, and implementing the Project BASIC program.
• Locate, select, and develop resources for Project BASIC.
• Coordinate the Project BASIC program with school principals.
• Schedule and conduct classroom instruction for grades K–3.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling as needed.
• Develop a system for referring students to community agencies.
• Collect and maintain data for reports and program evaluations.
• Attend conferences and training sessions deemed appropriate by leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Summary: Provide school based education group and individual sessions with students in grades K – 3 at schools participating in the Project BASIC program.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:• Assist in organizing, planning, and implementing the Project BASIC program.• Locate, select, and develop resources needed for the Project BASIC program.• Coordinate the Project BASIC program with school principals.• Schedule and conduct classroom instruction with grades K – 3.• As appropriate, provide individual and/or group counseling for students, teachers, and parent support counseling.• In coordination with school administration, develop a system for referring students to appropriate community agencies.• Collect and maintain data and information that can be used in reports and program evaluations.• Attend conferences, seminars, and other training sessions deemed appropriate by the Project BASIC Coordinator and/or the Executive Director.• Other duties may be assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities: None.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is normally quiet.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Education and/or Experience: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related area. A Master’s degree and some experience in public schools and/or counseling are preferred.Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Applying fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None required.