Education Coordinator

Education Coordinator: this role will provide academic assessment and instruction to the Department of Child Safety (DCS) aging-out youth, ages 16-20 years old, that dropped out of high school and/or have academic deficits and/or emotional and behavioral health challenges.

Youth referred to the program will be assessed for either enrollment with the onsite Online High School or GED Preparation classes, now referred to as the High School Equivalency Examination (HSE).  Provides case management and collaborates with the program staff, schools, and others as necessary, to ensure educational goals are being met and needs are being addressed.

Pay-Rate: $19.00-$21.00/hour

• Assists with preparation for furthering education and skill development through vocational training, college, or other post-secondary opportunities.
• Youth who prefer to earn their High School Diploma online will complete academic assessments and enroll with the programs’ online school, Grad Solutions.
• Individualized educational tutoring will be provided and coordinated with volunteer tutors when necessary, to increase positive academic outcomes for all students.
• Provides case management and communicates directly and regularly with other team members, and outside agencies and services, regarding participant needs and progress in order to ensure coordinated services that best meet the participant’s needs.
• Participates in regular staff meetings, JFCS agency meetings as required, and community and client-related meetings as a representative of JFCS/JDP when appropriate.
• Participates in mandatory and ongoing program training to increase knowledge of best practices and remain compliant with funding and regulatory requirements

Key Performance Indicators

• EC will have working knowledge of strategies and techniques to use with youth with varying academic needs.
• Students’ academic plans and schedules are individualized.
• EC will focus on the academic test results in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Civics.
• GED classes/tutoring are conducted in person, virtually and in non-traditional work hours and days as deemed necessary.
• Compiles data for education outcomes for grants and other requests.
• Documentation will be completed within 48 hours.
• Attendance, academic scores, 2^nd & 4^th qtr education performance and MSG for WIOA contract data entry are tracked.

• Minimum 2 years’ teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in a Special Education academic setting or therapeutic program with young adults experiencing behavioral, emotional, and learning challenges highly desired.
• Acceptance of individual differences in people.
• Awareness of one’s capabilities and limitations.
• Ability to work independently on specific assignments.
• Ability to be flexible as specific tasks will change with the evolution of the program.
• Must have knowledge of Individualized Education Plan.
• Experience working with DCS youth a plus.
• Bi-lingual, bi-cultural a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance.
• Must have dependable transportation. The vehicle must have appropriate passenger restraint systems and be properly maintained.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card without restriction(s).
• Experience with Smart Board Technology highly desired.