Educational Support Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

YFT Bristow HQ - Bristow, VA 20136

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Education

Youth For Tomorrow is a 501(c)(3) faith‑based, non‑profit organization, founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced and committed to serving at‑risk youth.

YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing training. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full‑time employees including medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. Supplemental insurance such as life, short‑term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, and legal resources is also provided. We have nine paid holidays and personal time off accruals.

The Education Support Specialist provides supervision, academic support, and behavioral guidance to students during school hours and transitions. During school closures, breaks, and teacher workdays, this position assumes Residential Counselor responsibilities, ensuring the safety, supervision, and well‑being of residents in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.

• Monitor students inside and outside of the classroom, including lunch, assemblies, between classes, and during transitions.
• Review and reinforce lesson materials with individual students or small groups.
• Collaborate with teachers to create and maintain a positive, structured, and safe learning environment.
• Participate in education‑related training and professional development activities.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and address students’ academic and behavioral needs.

• Oversee physical care of YFT residents.
• Develop acceptable habits and attitudes for YFT residents.
• Manage resident behavior.
• Assist in meeting the goals and objectives of any required service plan.
• Provide guidance and supervision of the residents/children to whom assigned.
• Coordinate supervision of the residents, maintaining continuous awareness and the ability to account for each resident’s location upon request.
• Confirm census count received from prior on‑duty staff before assuming floor responsibilities; ensure agreement prior to shift departure.
• Maintain shift coverage until the next shift is securely in position. If House Parents/Coordinators are not on duty, provide a full report to incoming staff, which may take up to 15 minutes.
• Confirm the status and location of assigned residents every 15 minutes during each shift.
• Maintain continuous supervision, remaining awake and alert at all times; sleeping while on‑clock is prohibited.
• Maintain consistent structure, supervision, and program regulations 24/7.
• Completely and accurately document required forms, particularly the daily log, prior to shift end.
• Perform waive testing on residents after home visits, AWOL, and as needed with complete accuracy and compliance.
• Attend all mandated training and pursue additional training opportunities to meet standards set forth by YFT.
• Support the structured program of care outlined in DSS state standards (DSS: 22 VAC 40‑151‑720).
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

All mandatory training required by license agencies, government agencies, and YFT.

• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of one year of experience working with children.
• Enroll in and complete the assigned training and certification program for development in our milieu of care.
• Be at least 21 years of age in accordance with state regulations and standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the YFT mission and values.
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