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Operate within a professional, trauma informed and client-centered environment. The Education Specialist will serve as the liason between the agency program and the NYC DOE and will be expected to communicate with the schools of origin for the children in the facility and advocate for their needs. Provide tutoring/educational enhancement to various ages, including pre-school aged children through age 12. Work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop goals inclusive of all children's educational needs and ensuring that they are appropriately placed to avoid and eliminate any risk to their educational development.

Rising Ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs as a leading non-profit human services organization. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve.

Benefits

At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits — medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plan’s preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.

Salary

$50,000 - $55,000

• Establish a collaborative and interactive relationship with the Department of Education, Committee on Special Education and Committee for Preschool Education and all other related services
• Establish immediate communication with the child's school of origin to assure minimal disruption to education.
• Attend case specific parent/teachers school conferences and other education related conferences
• Document communication with the schools and related collaterals, as well as children and their families in appropriate record.
• Assist in obtaining report cards and individual educational plans from DOE
• Attend educational forums at New York City Children's services or any other institution
• Provide appropriate educational activities for pre-school aged children
• Provide tutoring/enhancement as needed
• Complete educational assessments as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

• Masters in Education preferred
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of New York City's Board of Education and has the ability to negotiate all aspects of this system to access services for identified clients
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.