Educational Support Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor students inside and outside of the classroom, including lunch, assemblies, between classes, and during transitions.
• Review and reinforce lesson materials with individual students or small groups.
• Collaborate with the teachers to create and maintain a positive, structured, and safe learning environment.
• Participate in education-related training and professional development activities.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and address students’ academic and behavioral needs.

Residential Responsibilities (School Closures, Breaks, and Teacher Workdays)

• Oversee physical care of YFT residents.
• Develop acceptable habits and attitudes for YFT residents.
• Manage resident behavior.
• Assist in meeting the goals and objectives of any required service plan.
• Provide guidance and supervision of the residents/children to whom assigned.
• Ensure the coordinated supervision of the residents, including but not limited to continued awareness and ability to give an account of each resident's location upon request.
• Confirm census count received from prior on-duty staff prior to assuming floor responsibilities.
• Maintain shift coverage until the next shift is securely in position.
• Confirm the status and location of assigned residents every 15 minutes, every shift.
• Maintain supervision of residents by being awake and alert at all times.
• Sleeping while working on the clock is prohibited.
• Maintain consistent structure, supervision, and program regulations 24/7.
• Complete and accurately document any required forms, particularly the daily log.
• This is to be completed prior to the end of the shift.
• Perform waive testing on residents after home visits, AWOL, and as needed with complete accuracy and compliance.

Required Trainings

• All Mandatory training required by license agencies, government agencies, and YFT

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or General Education Development Certificate (G.E.D.) and a minimum of one year of experience working with children
• Must enroll in and successfully complete the assigned training and Certification Program for development in our milieu of care.
• Must be at least 21 years of age in accordance with state regulations and standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the YFT mission and values.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with residents, earn their respect, support their development, and actively participate in their individualized treatment programs.
• Ability to facilitate and support constructive resident-family visitation and resident involvement in community activities;
• Ability to provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner;
• Demonstrated ability to work with children and youth across multiple age groups, including those with special needs or behavioral challenges.
• Ability to accurately collect, review, and analyze waive testing results following home visits, AWOL incidents, and as required.
• Ability to work effectively with the treatment team and other internal and external stakeholders;
• Commitment to ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.
• Ability to maintain a structured, stable, and therapeutic environment.
• Ability to remain awake, alert, and fully engaged throughout all assigned shifts.
• Ability to consistently maintain safety, security, and program structure at all times.
• Ability to uphold program integrity and independently manage responsibilities in the absence of House Parent or House Coordinator leadership.
• Valid driver’s license meeting organizational insurance requirements preferred