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Springdale Education Center
The Center School
Holyoke, Massachusetts
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Job Description
Position is full time, 52 weeks per year. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package includes four school vacation weeks, holidays and snow days; PTO and EST accrual; health/dental insurance and Medical & Dependent Care FSA after 30 days; generous tuition reimbursement policy - paying for up to $6,000 per year in tuition and fees; gym membership; paid life and long term disability insurance; voluntary life, accident, cancer, long term care and short term disability insurance through payroll deduction; 401(k) and Roth retirement plan after completion of 90 day introductory period; EAP program; longevity bonus policy.
Position Responsibilities:
- Completes intake procedures for assigned students including building history and background files for incoming students and presentation of information to staff during meetings.
- Participates in maintenance of attendance records at school, as assigned.
- Acts as primary contact for parents. Balances a professional relationship with the understanding that a Case Manager is the primary support for the student’s school-to-home relationship.
- Liaisons with outside agencies and authorities, including social services organizations and school district personnel.
- Represents school in a professional manner at community meetings and events, including court, conferences, etc., as needed.
- Consults with and maintains ongoing communication with Site Administrator, Educational Administrator, Teachers, Floor Manager, Clinicians and/or Lead Interventionists, as appropriate. Informs staff of outside issues in a timely manner.
- Facilitates dissemination of student information through participation in morning and afternoon meetings and completing/distributing weekly reports, as needed.
- Initiates, organizes & manages 51A paperwork when necessary and in a timely manner, upholding the highest level of confidentiality.
- Writes or assists in writing reports for documentation as requested.
- Understands and supports IEPs for students on caseload.
- Makes & receives all case calls with parents and other services providers. Oversees all case call documentation of assigned students.
- Prepares and presents treatment plans for initial planning meetings for assigned students. Assists with the development, implementation & monitoring of treatment plans.
- Maintains organization and upkeep of charts/files.
- Arranges all meetings and attends as needed (e.g. team meetings, case conferences) for assigned students. Assists in scheduling IEP meetings.
- Arranges appointments for students as appropriate and needed.
- Attends all scheduled school meetings and trainings. Participates in scheduled supervision and maintains a commitment to professional development.
- Mentors, trains and role models for new staff including assisting with new staff orientation as requested.
- Assists students in the classroom setting when appropriate and needed.
**Please note that candidates who are offered employment will be subject to background screening, to include: CORI, SORI, DCF and SAFIS (Fingerprinting) checks**
- Job Categories : Classroom Teacher > Alternative Learning Environment
Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment
Special Education > Emotionally Disabled
Special Education > General Special Education
Special Education > Learning Disabled
Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Special Education > Multiple Disabilities
Student Services > Social Worker
Location Description
Springdale Education Center (SEC) is an approved private school by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. SEC is an intensive, highly structured, therapeutic year-round day school which provides a range of educational, clinical, psycho-educational, behavioral and outreach services for youth ages 5-22. These students are challenged with serious mental health issues, have engaged in aggressive behaviors and have provided a significant challenge to caregivers. Learn more about us...
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Center School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred
- Bachelor degree preferred
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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