Educational Coordinator

For over 60 years Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs is a leading nonprofit organization providing comprehensive programming in the fields of child welfare childrens behavioral health and special education. We proudly serve over 150 communities in MA with our clients coming from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds sexual orientations gender identities and expressions who struggle predominantly with anxiety and trauma. These services are offered through; Residential CBAT and Intensive Treatment Programs Special Education Day School Therapeutic MiddleHigh School OutPatient and InHome Therapeutic Services.Position Summary: Under the direction of the Principal the Educational Coordinator will assure the development and implementation of academic curriculum in accordance with state frameworks; oversee academic assessment for individual students including statewide assessments (MCAS) and educational assessments etc.; coordinate curriculum materials and supplies; assist in training school staff regarding issues of curriculum and program development; assist in teacher hiring orientation and professional development; work with school leadership team to develop the calendar for schoolwide events special programs and assemblies; work with other supervisors to ensure that the physical appearance of the school buildings reflects the values and programming of the school; work in close cooperation with the multidisciplinary team to ensure alignment and consistency in treatment and programming.Benefits: Health Dental Vision FSA 401K with Employer Contribution Life and Disability Discount Programs Tuition Reimbursement and Remission Programs generous PTO paid Holidays free CPR/First Aid training free parking and a beautiful scenic campus!Essential Functions for this position include:Oversight of 3 classrooms including all program student and personnel issues.Work with educational and child care supervisors in the school program as well as the clinical and residential teams to ensure integration and smooth operation of school program.Responsible for development and implementation of school curriculum in accordance with MA Curriculum Frameworks and individual student IEPs.Develop and maintain classroom schedules and groups including spaces for groups.Conduct educational assessments for new students and for reevaluations. Write reports which share observations as well as results of testing and recommendations (Summary of Impressions; Educational Assessments).Work with teachers to write IEPs (and educational assessments when indicated) and prepare teachers to present at meetings. Attend meetings as needed to support teachers.Assist in training school staff regarding issues of curriculum and program development;Assist in teacher hiring orientation and professional development.Work with school leadership team to develop calendar for schoolwide events special programs and assemblies.Work with other supervisors to ensure that the physical appearance of the school buildings reflects the values and programming of the school.Working in close cooperation with the management team to ensure alignment and consistency in treatment and programming.Qualifications: Required: M.Ed. with Massachusettss certification in Special Education 35 years special education teaching experience with similar population. Supervisory/administrative experienceSupervision: Will report directly to the School Principal Walker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individuals race color religion national origin sex age marital status sexual orientation genetic information disability veteran status pregnancy national guard or reserve unit obligations participation in discrimination complaintrelated activities or membership in any category protected by federal or state law.

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