Education Program Coordinator

Rainbow Services, Ltd. is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that provides comprehensive trauma-informed services to survivors of domestic violence and their children.

Reports to: Community Outreach Manager

Status: Full time, hourly, non-exempt

Job Summary: The Education Coordinator operates under the direction of the Community Outreach Manager to provide educational guidance, resources, and advocacy for resident children and their parents while residing at shelter.

Duties:

·       Conduct educational assessments for residential children.

·       Plan and coordinate on-site age-appropriate learning.

·       Provide guidance on remote learning curriculum options (i.e., City of Angeles, Independent Study).

·       Work in collaboration with the Community Outreach Manager in conducting trauma-informed classroom training at local schools.

·       Provide homework help or topic-specific tutoring.

·       Ensure that children have remote learning equipment.

·       Provide information regarding children’s education rights.

·       Provide advocacy with school transfers and enrollment.

·       Support family’s preparation for IEPs and other education-related meetings.

·       Serve as a liaison between family, school, and child’s specific needs.

·       Draft participant letters, written requests, and/or complaints by family for schools.

·       Provide necessary reports and documentation of program completion.

·       Participate in case conference, team meetings, and supervision.

·       Work in collaboration with the Education Program Aide.

·       Collaborate closely with the Children’s Program, including participating in team meetings and shelter activities.

·       Collaborate closely with the Children’s Family Counselor to develop behavioral management plans for each child enrolled in the program.

·       Assist with the training of volunteers in the Education and Children’s programs.

·       Manage and document services in a timely and accurate manner.

·       All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

Qualifications:

·       Bachelors in Education, Early Childhood Education, or related degree.

·       Multiple Subject Credential required.

·       Ability to demonstrate care and empathy for children.

·       Excellent advocacy and communication skills and ability to form collaborative relationships.

·       Knowledge of The McKinney-Vento Act, Special Education System, and ADA.

·       Knowledge of positive behavior management techniques for children is preferred.

·       Interest in addressing social justice issues affecting families and vulnerable groups, and a commitment to the movement to end intimate partner violence.

·       Ability to work afternoon, evening, and weekend hours.

·       Bilingual Spanish/English required.

·       Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. required.

·       California ID or Driver License required.

·       State-mandated 40-hour domestic violence training is required and can be provided upon hire.

Compensation: $24.00 per hour.