New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an innovative and interdisciplinary child welfare and social services agency that provides essential support to families with at least one family member who has a disability and/or chronic medical condition. Children and their families engage with NAC’s services through the city’s foster care system, preventive services, or by way of community or hospital referral. All our clients have access to a wide array of services including intensive, multi-faceted support for children’s educational needs.
As such, NAC is looking for a creative problem solver to join a fun, hardworking team as an Education Specialist for early childhood and elementary aged clients who will support families from NAC who participate in early intervention, community-based programs, and in wide-ranging school/schooling related matters. Additionally, the Education Specialist ECE will assist in the development and delivery of opportunities related to the promotion of caregiver empowerment for self-advocacy.

• Title of Position: Education Specialist- Early Childhood and Elementary
• Position Type: Full-time
• Pay Range: $60,000-$65,000
• Location: 825 7th Avenue, New York, NY, 10019
• Department/Program: Education and Youth Development

Description of Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility is to support NAC families in accessing appropriate educational and developmental support and services, and to help establish the link between school and home and vice versa.
• Liaise with school staff and city agency officials and offices to ensure school/program compliance with federal, state, and city laws and regulations.
• Work with teachers and service providers on matters of academic support, behavioral management, and related services.
• Participate in NAC case conferences, school visits, classroom observations, and IFSP/IEP meetings among other meetings, as necessary.
• Serve as a resource to NAC social workers/case and care managers, as well as, to caregivers and youth in providing technical assistance and guidance with educational matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the education department and with colleagues from other departments including medical and mental health staff, transportation, and recreation to share best practices and problem solving.
• Collaborate on grant reporting and application/funding opportunities.
• Manage caseload data.
• Programmatic development and facilitation, as desired.
• Prompt submission of progress and case notes.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in education, special education, social work, or a related field or any degree and a desire to work with families and schools.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations regarding provision of special education and general education services, a bonus
• Knowledge of and/or experience with the New York City public school system and/or early learning centers and service providers a plus.
  Required Skills:
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout NYC, as needed
• Proficiency in Spanish is desirable.

How to Apply:

• Please indicate “Education Specialist- Early Childhood and Elementary” in the subject line when applying. Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Tomas Hunt at thunt@nackidscan.org

For information on New Alternatives for Children, Inc., visit our website at www.nackidscan.org

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
New Alternatives for Children, Inc. was founded on the principle of inclusion. We strive to create and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace at all levels. It is not enough to serve; we must strive to dismantle oppressive policies and practices.