Education Coordinator

Job Summary

At Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, every team member plays an essential role in advancing our mission to serve vulnerable individuals and families with compassion and dignity. As part of our team, you will contribute to a wide range of services aimed at fostering hope, healing, and empowerment within the communities we serve. As the Educational Coordinator for our Children's Home, you will play a key role in supporting youth through both academic supervision and case management. This role combines the structure of classroom facilitation with the flexibility of individualized support, helping students stay on track while completing their accredited online education.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Oversight

• Supervise and run the on-site classroom for half of each day, ensuring a structured and supportive environment for youth enrolled in online schooling.
• Act as a tutor and academic coach, providing guidance, answering questions, and encouraging engagement with coursework.
• Use creative and trauma-informed strategies to help students stay focused and motivated.
• Maintain classroom order and routines without the need for formal lesson planning.

Education Coordination and Case Management

• Enroll youth into appropriate educational settings, including online school or the local public school district based on individual need.
• Track and document academic progress, attendance, and educational goals.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to ensure education plans align with therapeutic and developmental needs.

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.