Education Coordinator - Catholic Guardian Services : Job Details

Post Internal Days 0 Category Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) Description CATHOLIC GUARDIAN SERVICESJOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION TITILE: Education Coordinator/ESL Teacher, Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) Services ProgramDEPARTMENT: Family Support ServicesREPORTS TO: Assistant Program DirectorCGS's Unaccompanied Alien Children Services Program serves children/youth presenting a range of challenging behaviors, especially those related to symptoms of trauma. The Program's services are provided by bilingual (Spanish/English) staff who receives specialized training in the special needs of refugee children and in Evidence-Based Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). The program provides a safe, therapeutic environment in a family-like setting that addresses the requirements of each child/youth in a manner that is sensitive to his or her age; preserves cultural, ethnic and religious heritage; and meets dietary needs, native language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other critical individual needs.RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages and provides ESL class to the youth in the program.

Responsible for the coordination and supervision of the Education services in accordance with NYC Board of Education regulations and agency policy and procedures.

Provides assessment for new admitted non-English speaking children.

Documents on a regular basis the child's progress.

Provides monthly progress reports in accordance with agency and ORR policies and procedures.

Ensures that all documentation by DOE teachers is in compliance with DOE standards.

Attends management meetings as scheduled, as well as weekly supervision meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed teacher in English as A Second Language

Related teaching experience preferred

Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well being of the children

Strong organizational and planning skills

Proficiency in Spanish required

Position RequirementsFull-Time/Part-Time Full-Time SalaryBenefitsWork LocationDivision Unaccompanied Alien Children About the Organization It is our vocation to serve those in need, to aid those who desire help, and to guide those who seek better lives. Through supportive interventions, we provide help, create hope and preserve dignity.We provide help by offering an array of services for underserved families and individuals with special needs. All that we do is delivered with care, compassion, and respect, to address fundamental challenges, improve well-being and increase self-sufficiency.We create hope by strengthening and empowering families and individuals in need. By providing shelter, care, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, training, and connection to high quality allied services, we produce holistic solutions that enhance each person's physical, mental and social well-being, as well as their positive connections to family and community.We preserve dignity with a faith-based commitment to recognizing the value of each person we serve, regardless of race, religion, creed, or life circumstances. EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status.This does not include pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation - all of which are on the website.CGS does not tolerate discrimination in any employment opportunities or practices, based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.This position is currently accepting applications.