Education Specialist

Degree in the field of education and an active teaching license (Master’s preferred)
Special Education certification (Secondary preferred)
Experience working in a school setting with students who have emotional disabilities
Knowledge of school systems and special education processes
Experience with classroom management
Experience with students and families in crisis
Excellent time management skills
Ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously in a fast paced and changing environment

Work closely with team members to support the educational needs of patients
Lead communication efforts with patients’ home schools
Oversee the obtaining and sharing of school assignments with the patients’ home schools
Complete educational assessments with patients to determine academic needs
Create academic plans with patients
Provide support to parents/guardians as it pertains to the patient’s educational needs and provide them with educational updates
Assist patients with executive functioning skills, as needed
Lead supervised study, executive functioning skills groups and other academic groups, as needed
Proctor school assessments
Chart communication with parents, schools, and patients
Attend rounds daily or as recommended
Participate in family sessions when appropriate
Provide insurance utilization team with educational updates
In partnership with primary therapists, oversee the school staffing process including prepping the patient as well as coordinating, facilitating, and participating in school staffings and other school meetings
Prepare proper documentation for school throughout the patient stay
Provide the team with updates including the transition plan and school staffing
When needed, support outreach efforts to schools
Focus on building relationships with schools which may include coordinating, planning and co-leading school presentations

No preferred qualifications provided.