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HeartShare Wellness LTD

Education Coordinator

HeartShare Wellness LTD, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job Details Job Location:

Cuomo Fam First, 115-15 101st Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY, 11419

Position Type:

Full-Time

Education Level:

Masters Degree or Equivalent

Salary Range:

$80,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary

Travel Percentage:

Up to 25%

Job Shift:

Day

The Education Coordinator assists in developing and implementing an educational curriculum that meets NYSED standards for preschool and school-age students with disabilities. Provides mentoring, training to educational staff, and participates in the identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position

Use discretion and independent judgment in comparison and evaluation of courses of conduct that may affect business operations or have significant financial impact.

Maintain open lines of communication with direct supervisor and upper administration.

Identify appropriate educational curricula for preschool students with disabilities.

Oversee implementation of educational curricula for preschool students with disabilities.

Provide orientation, facilitate professional development workshops, and ongoing mentoring and training to educational staff in development and implementation of IEPs, classroom design, program implementation and behavior management.

Assist in developing and implementing a Teacher-Mentor program.

Act as liaison to NYC Department of Education, District/Regional Offices and NYS Education Department representatives.

Organize and oversee initial and annual review process for students.

Conduct observations and tours of students referred to the program, complete summaries, and assist school district with appropriate placement.

Attend annual reviews if needed.

Assist in forming class groupings and staff assignments.

Provide education orientation to new hires to review education policy and procedures.

Participate in recruitment, identification, and hiring of educational staff.

Parent Involvement

Monitor and encourage parent involvement through parent meetings and education.

Ensure consistent contact between families and school via communication in Teams.

Involved in outreach efforts to ensure full enrollment.

Conduct tours of the school with prospective families.

Service Programming: ensure that curriculum is developmentally appropriate and meets individual needs of children.

Provide mentoring and training to educational staff.

Qualifications

Master's degree in education or a related master's program.

New York State Certified Teacher or related field.

Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including IDEA and the New York State Education Department, DOH and Department of Justice.

Physical Demands: Stand, sit, use hands, talk, hear. Walk to and from various locations. May need to stoop, bend, and sometimes lift or push wheelchairs of children being served. Physical intervention techniques may be required. Vision: close, distance and ability to focus.

Benefits

Rewarding work in a team environment.

Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution.

Health, dental, vision and life insurance.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Flexible spending account: Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit.

Employee appreciation programs and events.

Tuition assistance program.

Professional development opportunities.

Wellhub discount.

Verizon Wireless discount.

BJ's membership discount.

Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.

HeartShare

is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to

Leaves@heartshare.org .

About HeartShare Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at

www.heartshare.org

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