Education Coordinator

• Behavioral Support and Safety
• Participate in Safety-Care behavioral management training and implement techniques in line with program expectations.
• Support de-escalation and behavior interventions in the classroom and throughout the facility when needed.
• Maintain a calm, regulated classroom environment aligned with trauma-informed care and ARC principles.

• Collaboration and Communication
• Work closely with clinical and residential staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Communicate with parents, guardians, and referral agencies regarding educational progress when appropriate.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Must hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate.
• Special Education certification preferred.

• Experience
• At least 2 years of experience teaching or working in a youth-focused educational setting.
• Experience supporting at-risk youth or working in residential programs is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with virtual education platforms and self-paced curriculum models is helpful.

Personal Attributes Anticipated • Mission-Driven

• Demonstrates a deep commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, and incorporates them into daily work
• Collaborative
• Team
• Player: Thrives in a team environment, contributing positively and working effectively with others to achieve shared goals
• Solution-Oriented
• Problem
• Solver: Proactively identifies challenges and develops practical, innovative solutions to address them
• Culturally
• Sensitive: Demonstrates awareness and respect for the cultural diversity of both colleagues and clients, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment
• Integrity: Upholds a strong moral character, consistently doing what is right, and responsibly using time and resources to serve the organization’s mission

• Work Environment & Physical Demands
• This position is on-site and may not be eligible for remote work
• Attendance at occasional meetings or events outside regular business hours is required
• The role involves working with sensitive or potentially traumatic information and direct interaction with individuals or families in crisis
• Physical requirements include frequent use of hands for handling objects, tools, or controls; talking, bending, squatting, twisting, climbing, kneeling, reaching, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds
• Vision requirements include close-up work, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• The work environment may involve varying degrees of physical discomfort and occasional loud noise
• Occasional driving, potentially with Clients, during the workday may be needed for operational purposes
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Comments

This job description is intended to outline the essential functions, general supplementary tasks, and key requirements for successful performance in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional tasks may be assigned, and management reserves the right to modify duties as needed.