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Wedgwood Christian Services · 3 weeks ago

Education Specialist (Full-Time)

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$23/hr - $23/hr

Wedgwood Christian Services is dedicated to supporting and restoring the wellbeing of children and families through residential care and educational services. The Education Specialist will implement individual treatment and education plans for youth ages 10-16, mentor them, and provide support in a classroom setting.

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Responsibilities

Assist clients in coming prepared and on time for school

Support and encourage students to positively participate and complete all school tasks

Assist students in the classroom with academic areas, in conjunction with the teacher

Respond to and address student behavioral issues as they arise

Consistently meet with the teacher(s) before and after school. Provide the communication link between school personnel and the program staff on a daily basis

Document pertinent observations on student’s behavior and successes during school; track re-groups and suspensions

Be available to assist other YTS staff in event of shortage and/or crisis

Check school sheets for assignments and leave information for YTS to monitor completion

Report on education issues at team meetings, providing advocacy and support

Assist with milieu coverage, as needed, including before and after school

Monitor classroom, enabling teacher to make school contacts and/or do lesson plans (up to 3 hours per week)

Qualification

Social WorkPsychologyEducationGuidanceCounselingCompassionExcellenceDiversityIntegrity

Required

Bachelors required in one of the following disciplines: Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Consumer or Community Services, Criminal Justice, Family Ecology, Sociology, Human Services or Education

Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency