Educational Coordinator

Job Description

For over 60 years, Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs is a leading non‑profit organization providing comprehensive programming in the fields of child welfare, children’s behavioral health, and special education. We proudly serve over 150 communities in MA, supporting clients from diverse backgrounds who struggle predominantly with anxiety and trauma. These services are offered through Residential, CBAT, Intensive Treatment Programs, Special Education Day School, Therapeutic Middle‑High School, Out‑Patient and In‑Home Therapeutic Services.

Under the direction of the Principal, the Educational Coordinator will assure the development and implementation of academic curriculum in accordance with state frameworks, oversee academic assessment for individual students (including statewide MCAS and other educational assessments), coordinate curriculum materials and supplies, assist in training school staff regarding curriculum and program development, support teacher hiring, orientation, and professional development, collaborate with school leadership to develop the calendar for school‑wide events, special programs, and assemblies, and work in close cooperation with the multidisciplinary team to ensure alignment and consistency in treatment and programming.

Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, 401K with Employer Contribution, Life and Disability, Discount Programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Remission Programs, generous PTO, paid Holidays, free CPR/First Aid training, free parking, and a beautiful scenic campus.

• Oversight of 3 classrooms including all program, student, and personnel issues.
• Work with educational and childcare supervisors as well as clinical and residential teams to ensure integration and smooth operation of school program.
• Develop and implement school curriculum in accordance with MA Curriculum Frameworks and individual student IEPs.
• Develop and maintain classroom schedules and groups, including spaces for groups.
• Conduct educational assessments for new students and for re‑evaluations; write reports sharing observations, testing results, and recommendations.
• Assist teachers in writing IEPs and educational assessments when indicated, and prepare them to present at meetings; attend meetings as needed to support teachers.
• Assist in training school staff regarding curriculum and program development.
• Assist in teacher hiring, orientation, and professional development.
• Collaborate with school leadership team to develop calendar for school‑wide events, special programs, and assemblies.
• Ensure the physical appearance of the school buildings reflects the values and programming of the school.
• Work in close cooperation with the management team to ensure alignment and consistency in treatment and programming.

• M.Ed. with Massachusetts certification in Special Education.
• 3–5 years of special education teaching experience with a similar population.
• Supervisory/administrative experience.
• Will report directly to the School Principal.

Walker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, national guard or reserve unit obligations, participation in discrimination complaint‑related activities, or membership in any category protected by federal or state law.

Full‑time

$70,000 to $75,000 Per Year

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Kristina Murphy, HR Coordinator
• 1968 Central Avenue, Needham, Massachusetts 02492
• Phone: 781‑292‑2083
• Email: kmurphy