Job Description
Job Details Level Experienced
Job Location Central - Houston, TX
Position Type Full Time
Education Level High School
Travel Percentage Negligible
Job Category Education
Description Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.
Join the St. Michael's Home for Children program of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston team as it is seeking an Education Specialist! The Education Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all children in care are provided with educational services by assisting the teaching staff in the classroom and/or provide direct supervision to students including tutoring. The successful candidate will be available to possibly co-teach as instructed by classroom teacher or educational service coordinator. Facilitate, coordinate, and assist with school calendar, schedule, holidays, and special events. Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file reports promptly. Provide feedback and information to the department team through supervisor for service planning.
The Expertise We Are Looking For The
Expertise We're Looking For
- You have a High School diploma or GED
- You have a two (2) years of experience in education support or teacher's aide
- You have a Bilingual in English and Spanish
- You have a valid Texas driver's license and car insurance
The
Skills and Assets You Bring, and More
- You have strong verbal and writing skills are.
- You have the ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
- You have the ability to safely drive and transport clients in agency vehicles.
- You have a pleasant disposition and professional demeanor.
- You are able to prioritize work responsibilities, handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- You demonstrate knowledge and understanding of professional boundaries with children in care, staff and volunteers
What you
Deliver - You support educational services provided to children in care by assisting the classroom teacher/Educational Coordinator in giving feedback, developing, and implementing daily lesson plans. Planning for educational activities/lessons during holidays or afterschool time including but not limited to, tutoring, lesson plan or field trips. Administer initial educational assessment, track ISP and educational progress, provide feedback to the department team, completed enrollment forms, updated educational report on a weekly basis, and prepare educational discharge documentation. Responsible for timely and accurate documentation of all educational related information into UC Portal and client file.
- You assist the teacher with ongoing behavioral concerns that arise in the classroom and documents behavior of clients. As required by policies and procedures, reports SIRs, IRs, and/or redirections. Ensure that shelter staff are aware of concerns in the classroom.
- You assist the educational coordinator in planning educational recreational activities for children in care, including transportation and supervision of the children participating in activities.
- You work closely with treatment team to meet the various educational needs of the residents, including daily consultation and weekly staff meetings. Participate in all mandatory meetings, trainings, and departmental meetings as needed.
- You collaborate with the morning shift to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in care. Provide School Orientation (Class schedule, cafeteria, restrooms, Gym, etc) and complete documentation, records, statistics, periodical evaluations for the students as required. Available to co-teach or teach when necessary. Support students with Individual Education Plan (IEP) for lower performing students and/or safety plans.
- You will, as needed, during emergencies, crisis, urgent situations or as a program necessity, assist as Youth Care Worker to maintain ratio.
- You will perform other duties as required, such as participating in staff retreats, United Way tours, agency and community fairs and speaking engagements, assisting with special organizational projects/events, in order to promote agency programs.
This is a full-time position with a schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and a 24/7 operational environment. Flexibility in working hours and a commitment to being available during non-traditional hours is essential for this role. Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.
The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds. CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start, Day shift,