We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Education Coordinator to join our team. Serving as the academic liaison between the public schools and the Diagnostic and Adolescent Shelter Program (DASP) at Cunningham Children’s Home, this role plays a pivotal part in coordinating and overseeing the education process. TheEducation Coordinatorfacilitates seamless communication and collaboration between Cunningham's DASP staff, public school staff, and students’ home districts to ensure the academic success and well-being of all students involved.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral and academic support to DASP students attending public schools.
• Collaborate with DASP and public school staff on educational decisions.
• Attend conferences and meetings related to student eligibility and Individualized Educational Programs.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of on-grounds schooling for student reintegration.
• Manage administrative tasks including paperwork distribution, record keeping, and scheduling.
• Supervise Teaching Assistants and support students' transitional needs.
• Uphold agency core values and standards of conduct.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and adhere to policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Education.
• Possession of a valid Illinois Driver's License.
• Proficient understanding of Public Education, Special Education, and Cunningham Children's Home policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience of one to three years in either a public school setting or residential setting, preferably within Special Education.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)