Educational Coordinator Autism Center Connellsville (School)

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Associated with the Cleveland Clinic

Summary:

The coordinator of Educational Services works in collaboration with the Program Director to establish and implement specific curricula to work toward each child's Individual Education Plan goals; design and monitor individual and group programs and to provide day-to-day supervision of Coordinating Teachers and Classroom Behavior Therapists. The Coordinator of Educational Services supports and coordinates the teachers in their classroom and staff management and curriculum. This position is responsible for the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) process including scheduling meetings, reviewing and editing the IEP, and being sure that the IEPs are updated according to the required schedule.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:The Coordinator of Educational Services must possess a bachelor's degree in psychology, education or a related field from an accredited institution. Master's degree in Special Education or related field preferred. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to work with children, families, schools, and other professionals. Must have demonstrated ability to work independently and to successfully achieve program continuity. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Required Length and Type of Experience: Minimum of two years experience of applied experience in implementing ABA techniques, educational curriculum working with children with varying degrees of Autism Spectrum Disorders of all ages. Minimum of one year supervisory experience required.
• Required Licensure, Certification or Registry: Pennsylvania teaching certification or evidence of eligibility for temporary certification plus immediate enrollment in a course of study leading to Pennsylvania certification.
• Required Physical and Environmental Demands: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting students, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination, physically able to manage students of varying weight and sizes. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Free Parking
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Job Satisfaction

BENEFITS:

• Medical

• Dental/Vision

• Retirement Options

• Supplemental Insurance

• Paid Time Off