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  Reports to:  Education Support Supervisor Full-Time Position Summary: The Educational Support Specialist assists with the general supervision and management of students both in the residence as well as the school setting.  Working under the direction of the classroom teacher, this position assists with the implementation of instructional plans as well as supports the treatment needs of students.  This position is integral to supporting the unique needs of each student and identifying proper solutions when students encounter challenges.  Why Join Everstand? Find joy and purpose in your career.  Join an inspired team of professionals who are transforming the lives of youth and enriching communities, one family at a time.  Everstand is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent, not-for-profit organization that serves over 1,000 children annually across 12 locations.  You will join about 500 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV who empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.    What does the benefits package look like?  At Everstand, we are committed to supporting the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Generous Paid Time Off: Accrue three (3) weeks of vacation annually, plus two floating holidays and 10 paid company holidays each year—providing 30+ days of paid time off. Paid Leave: Paid sick leave and bereavement leave. Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with eligibility beginning on your first day of employment. FREE Employee Health Insurance: Everstand provides employee-only medical coverage at no cost through Allied Health. Retirement Savings: Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3%. Tuition Reimbursement: Eligible after three months of employment, with reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually for approved educational expenses. Additional Benefits: Access to a variety of voluntary and employer-sponsored benefit programs designed to support your financial, personal, and professional well-being.   Essential Functions Model and act in accordance with Everstand's core values. Demonstrate and practice trauma informed leadership. Demonstrate and practice Everstand’s leadership mindset, “Choose kindness. Solve problems and learn together. Make it happen.”  Interact with residents/students in a developmentally appropriate manner while also demonstrating knowledge of trauma informed care practices. Ensures that the student to teaching staff ratio is adequate and consistent with federal, state and agency regulations. Utilizes program approved and youth guided techniques to support the development of a healthy, trusting relationship with the youth. In Everstand’s Theory of Change, this relationship is the vehicle for recovery and building durable skills. Contributes to the prevention and management of challenging behaviors by implementing the school-wide behavior management system. Assists with residential functions such as helping youth complete the morning routine and transitioning residents/students to and from destinations before, during and after the school day. Participate as needed in classroom instruction, activities, and routines, under the direction of designated teaching personnel. Assure that established routines are followed, for example: supervising meals and participating in recreational and physical education activities. Encourage youth in their academic pursuits, providing individualized support based on the needs of the youth. Consistently implements each resident’s individualized plans and completes documentation as required, such as, educational assessments, daily reports, child level events / significant incident reports and medication records (MAR) as applicable. Promotes effect