Academic Coordinator

Job Description

ACADEMIC LIAISON

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Program Manager

ALSO WORKS WITH: Floor Lead, Medical Associate

BASIC PURPOSE: Teach clients in a challenging, enthusiastic and age appropriate manner; to provide a welcoming educational environment that is conducive for learning to take place; to communicate with parents regarding the most optimal academic course, to be the liaison with outside academic institutions; to maintain consistent close relationship with the assigned charter school; to ensure that within the short time frame, the scope and sequence of skills assigned are taught to the clients conducive to gaining academic credits. To provide direction and to ensure that the classroom remains conducive for instruction and learning to take place.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluate the curriculum of each client within the school program.

Plan, prepare, and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities in accordance with the daily/weekly theme for each client

Design an academic treatment plan within 72 hours of intake including specific academic goals while in the program.

Generate weekly academic progress reports that detail overall functioning and achievements from one week to the next

Facilitate each child submitting a school self schedule daily that is signed and submitted at the end of each school day.

Provide for the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of each adolescent by considering his/her interests, talents, learning style, and any special needs and gearing the program accordingly.

Set up and maintain an appropriate classroom environment for each child, including decorating for the season, i.e., Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, etc.

Help adolescents to be safe, comfortable and secure in the school environment by maintaining a neat, orderly work environment that is free of a lot of clutter.

Communicate effectively and professionally with the clients, the staff, and the client’s families/parents.

Participate in the weekly treatment team meeting and communicate academic progress/regress with the team.

Meet weekly with manager to discuss areas of improvement and receive feedback.

Drive students enrolled in the assigned charter school bi-weekly to the assigned charter school to provide supervision while at the school and facilitate successful mastery and test taking.

Keep a written plan of daily activities that can be transferred to substitute academic liaison (alternative staff) in your absence.

Educate the parents regarding academic requirements, progress, and regression thru weekly communication in person or via the telephone.

Act as a liaison between the home school and the assigned charter school to facilitate the exchange of academic assignments.

Ensure appropriate referrals for needed academic services, such as IEP, special testing etc.

Present a positive, professional image as a representative of the company

Be familiar with procedures for emergency situations

Maintain the confidential nature of clients and related activities

Maintain an overall understanding of clients and serve as a calming supervising presence within the classroom to give instruction in the event that there is a crisis

Ensure services are in keeping with the Company’s Goals, licensing standards, and the Joint Commission of Accreditation.

Other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience working with adolescents age 12-17 years old

Crisis management

Ability to apply good judgment and tact

Ability to operate personal computer

Ability to plan work, establish priorities, and remain flexible

Knowledge of psychopathology; dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders; addiction treatment and related treatment issues.

Must demonstrate leadership ability and knowledge of program goals

Possess knowledge of infection control, safety, and emergency procedures

Be able to cope constructively with stressful situations

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Arts degree a minimum; higher-level degree preferred

Teaching credential, CBEST, or related academic/instructional certificates preferred

Some direct experience with academic instruction with adolescentsCompany Description

Adolescent Growth is a behavioral healthcare organization that operates across the country. Our focus is on providing evidence-based care that can transform the lives of people. Our team of highly skilled professionals specializes in mental health, eating disorders, and substance abuse treatment for teens and young adults. We are currently looking for new team members who share our vision. While our experts work towards sustainable healing for our clients, we prioritize the support and care of our staff. To ensure their well-being, we offer industry-leading benefits.

Full-time