Navigator for Special Education

1 week ago


Houston, Texas, United States EdNavigator Full time
About Us

EdNavigator is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between a child's health and educational needs. We partner with leading pediatric healthcare providers to connect families with expert Navigators who offer personalized advice and support with school enrollment, special education processes, and other education-related challenges.

Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking a full-time Navigator for Special Education to serve as a personal education advisor for families referred to EdNavigator by local pediatricians. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing referrals, connecting virtually with families to help them navigate school enrollment and special education systems, and ensuring their questions or issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide educational guidance and support to families
  • Communicate effectively with families and schools
  • Meet with families and join them by video or phone for critical school meetings
  • Generate practical solutions to challenges facing families and students
  • Establish effective routines and systems for managing complex student educational needs
  • Keep detailed records of work with families in EdNavigator's data systems
  • Attend and contribute to regular team meetings and other events
  • Contribute expertise and perspective to internal trainings and EdNavigator's advocacy efforts
  • Support colleagues with other facets of EdNavigator's work as needed
Qualifications:
  • Deep understanding of schools and education systems
  • Fierce belief in the right of every family to a great education
  • Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated success working directly with students and/or families in a school setting
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Deeply knowledgeable of special education policies and processes
  • Flexible, curious, and eager to learn and receive feedback
  • Friendly, collaborative, and team-oriented
  • Self-disciplined and able to work effectively in a virtual organization
  • Excellent communicator who shares their message with clarity and can adapt to a variety of audiences
  • Well-organized and able to balance multiple priorities, deadlines, and data tracking systems effectively
  • Results-oriented and able to adapt to uncertainty or ambiguity
  • Comfortable contributing insights and upward feedback to support our organization's mission and growth
  • Eager to join a team committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Highly comfortable with technology such as Slack, Dropbox, MS Office, and Google products
Benefits:
  • Annual salary of $78,750
  • Potential for an annual, performance-based bonus of up to 15 percent
  • Comprehensive benefits package including premium health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off each year
  • 401(k) / Roth IRA retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Optional additional voluntary benefits
  • Access to an annual individual professional development budget of $3,000
Why Work with Us?

At EdNavigator, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome everyone to our team and strive to create a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all backgrounds. If you are passionate about supporting families and advancing education, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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