Educational Liaison Assistant Job
The Watson Institute is hiring a full-time Educational Liaison Assistant, serving the Education Center Sewickley, school programs for children with special needs ages 3 to 21. This position works Monday through Friday and reports to the Education Liaison.
Learn more about what it’s like to work at the Watson Institute!
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Sewickley, PA
Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with the Educational Liaison
- Coordinate transition of students into and out of the Education Center programs including campus, LEAP sites, and WISCA programs.
- Schedule and conduct tours
- Complete interviews with families
- Communicate frequently and collaborate with the Education Liaison
- Assist in gathering information on students from current providers
- Assist in completing the Intake IEPs, necessary paperwork, etc.
- Communicate with parents and appropriate school personnel
- Travel to various sites/flexibility
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Experience with Special Education
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent computer skills
- Experience or knowledge of PELICAN and IEP Writer
- Current Act 34, 114 and 151 clearances
- Pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test required
Job Benefits:
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- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurances as well as life and long-term disability and access to voluntary benefits.
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- 403b Retirement Plan with Watson matching employee contributions after 1 year of employment.
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- Access to Tuition Reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees.
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- Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and flexible spending accounts.