Academic Coordinator Full Time

Essential Functions

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure client’s academic needs are met alongside their mental health needs
• Collaborate with clients and families to develop an individualized academic program including learning goals for each student during their time in RTC
• Travels between 2 different programs within the Pod Structure to be present for daily school time
• Facilitates positive learning experiences for clients and provides 1:1 support with schoolwork
• Comfortable participating and collaborating in IEP meetings for clients, able to provide parents with assistance in advocating for their child in IEP meetings
• Collaborate with parents to get Release of Information forms completed for schools and provide school notes if needed
• Understands common accommodations schools are able to provide students with learning differences, ADHD, emotional disturbance
• Collaborates with school counselors/teachers to ensure client’s academic needs are met
• Maintains safety of students through close observation and monitoring through “line of sight” supervision
• Consults with Primary Therapist, Program Directors, Ed Consultants and parents providing recommendations and accommodations
• Provides weekly updates to parents on client’s academic progress
• Demonstrates an understanding of reading transcripts and academic credits, alternative school options including GED, virtual school options, community colleges, vocational schools
• May create and facilitate weekly study skills groups as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Must feel comfortable tutoring students in High School English and Algebra 1
• Must be able to stay calm in crisis situations, possess a passion for working with individuals struggling with mental health issues
• Must have excellent time management skills with strong attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be highly proficient in navigating Microsoft Suite and internet based school platforms
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a reliable means of transportation
• Must be able to pass a LiveScan background check and clear federal and state criminal background checks, and child abuse indexes
• Must demonstrate knowledge of IEP and 504 plans preferred or willingness to learn
• Must be willing to interact with COVID-positive clients, as needed
• Must be willing to travel between our onsite locations in Walnut Creek and Lafayette

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience tutoring middle or high school students preferred
• Customer service experience preferred