Learning Coach

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a structured, organized classroom environment that promotes focus, engagement, and accountability for learning.
• Support youth in following assigned academic schedules, completing coursework, and meeting educational expectations outlined in their individualized education plans.
• Monitor student progress across virtual platforms and alternative instructional formats, identifying concerns related to engagement, attendance, or academic performance.
• Communicate academic progress, challenges, and successes with program leadership and Family Teachers to support coordinated care and consistent expectations.
• Collaborate with external educational partners, as appropriate, to support student learning, clarify assignments or expectations, and address academic concerns.
• Reinforce Teaching Family Model principles within the classroom setting by teaching, modeling, and supporting skill development related to responsibility, self-regulation, and appropriate school behavior.
• Maintain accurate and timely academic documentation in accordance with program expectations and educational requirements.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, trainings, and professional development activities related to education, youth development, and trauma-responsive practice.
• Adhere to all agency policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements while supporting youth in educational settings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Professional Competencies:

• Working knowledge of virtual, online, and alternative educational models and the ability to support students across multiple instructional platforms.
• Ability to maintain a structured, supportive learning environment that promotes focus, accountability, and academic engagement.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills to support daily schedules, monitor student progress, and communicate academic needs effectively.
• Ability to collaborate with residential staff, program leadership, and external educational partners to support student success.
• Capacity to apply trauma-responsive and developmentally appropriate approaches when supporting youth in educational settings.
• Ability to teach, model, and reinforce skills aligned with the Teaching Family Model within the classroom environment.
• Strong documentation skills to ensure academic records and progress updates are accurate and timely.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, human services, psychology, social work, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience working with youth in educational, residential, or structured support settings may be considered instead of a degree.
• Experience supporting youth in classroom, virtual learning, alternative education, or structured academic support environments strongly preferred.
• Experience working with youth in residential, group care, or similar settings is a plus.
• Ability to support diverse learners and adapt instructional support to meet individual learning needs and educational plans.
• Willingness to be trained in and consistently apply the Teaching Family Model within an educational setting.