Education Specialist (EASD)

About the role

Vaughn Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. We work from a Trauma Informed / Healing centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services within the Easton Area School District at least 60% of the total time worked and document progress.
• Facilitate small group and classroom lessons to support student IEP requirements across EASD.
• Participate in community and school events as appropriate to disseminate information about prevention-focused topics.
• Collaborate with school points of contact to support IEP goal tracking through documented participation within small groups.
• Document completed within the Credible system to track demographics of students within small groups and track progress within curriculum.
• Meet regularly with their assigned supervisor to review the services being provided.
• Attend and actively engage in team meetings and professional development opportunities as assigned.
• Complete and submit documentation in a timely manner, including pre and post-assessments for all educational activities.

Requirements

• Possess at least a Bachelor's degree in a human services discipline.
• Never have been convicted of any child abuse offenses.
• Represent an appropriate role model to staff, youth, and families.
• Have sound judgment and be a mature individual.
• Race, sex, religion, or state of physical disability shall not be considered when hiring for this position.

Qualifications

• Mature individual with sound judgment.
• Represent an appropriate role model to staff, youth, and families.
• Never have been convicted of any child abuse offenses.

Skills

• Positive youth and human development.
• Cultural awareness.
• Collaboration.
• Documentation.
• Teamwork.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.

Pay

$24/hr to $26/hr

Schedule

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. Occasional ability to navigate stairs. Occasional ability to move from one worksite to another.