Elyria Catholic High School
Catholic Education - Elyria, Ohio
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
Position Announcement
Office of Catholic Education – Elyria Catholic High School
Behavioral Specialist
725 Gulf Road, Elyria Ohio 44035
440-365-1821
www.elyriacatholic.com
Part-time, Non-Exempt Status
Reports to: Principal
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland was founded on April 23, 1847. Under the leadership of the Most Reverend Edward G. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland, it is the twenty-third largest Diocese in the United States. The Diocese encompasses the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Wayne, and Ashland. With more than 692,000 Catholics in the Diocese, the Catholic Charities- Diocese of Cleveland is one of the world’s largest diocesan systems of social services. The Diocese includes 185 parishes, 85 Catholic schools, one pastoral center, and one mission office. The cathedral is the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, located in downtown Cleveland. Please go to our website, www.dioceseofcleveland.org, for more information about our Diocese, mission, and ministries.
The Office of Catholic Education provides expertise, experience, and energy to lead and assist those who carry out the education ministries of the Diocese of Cleveland. In steadfast support of our over 40,000 students and their families, the Office works to ensure that each School can deliver strong, positive, vibrant Catholic education for continued growth in academic excellence and faith formation.
Founded in 1947 by Monsignor William Newton, Elyria Catholic High School, the only Catholic high school in Lorain County has educated three generations of families in a nurturing environment and a personalized approach to education. With an ever-increasing enrollment, currently at 480 students in grades nine through twelve, Elyria Catholic strives to advance its mission, "to empower young adults to identify and use their God-given gifts to learn, worship, and serve guided by Catholic tradition."
Elyria Catholic is a Diocesan-owned and operated high schools, which functions under a President/Principal model of school administration. The President serves as the chief operating officer, supported by the Vice President of Philanthropy Engagement, Director of Finance, Director of Marketing, Director of Buildings & Grounds, and additional staff members responsible for marketing, communications, building maintenance, and advancement. The Principal is the school's chief academic officer, supported by an Assistant Principal of student life, Assistant Principal of Academics, and other staff, including guidance, athletics, and all faculty.
Major Responsibilities:
- Help students understand and apply executive functioning strategies, including goal-setting, task management, and self-regulation.
- Check in on student progress through observations and one-to-one meetings providing constructive feedback to enhance learning.
- Work closely with staff to create a supportive environment that fosters student growth and addresses individual challenges.
- Recommend tools, resources, and techniques that students can utilize to improve their executive functioning skills.
- Provide ongoing support to students by helping them develop a positive mindset and resilience as they navigate their academic responsibilities.
Behavioral Specialist Work With Faculty:
- Providing faculty/staff members with supportive interventions to better service their neurodiverse students.
- Providing staff with education regarding their students' behavioral, social emotional, and executive functioning needs.
- Collaboration with classroom teachers, aides, paraprofessionals, intervention specialists, and related services to provide comprehensive interventions and practices for neurodiverse students.
- Training, oversight, and collaboration with paraprofessionals/aides working with students requiring more intensive support.
- Providing classroom feedback to determine the needs of students where diverse learners may struggle and assisting educators in providing what is needed.
- Working closely with administration and classroom teachers to determine appropriate behavior consequences and management systems.
- Collaborating with students' teams to create personalized intervention plans and monitor progress.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, student development, counseling, or relative program.
- experience working with neurodiverse students
- Willingness to work with diverse students
- Successful BCI and FBI background checks and VIRTUS certified or willing to be certified.
- Commitment to the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church and to best practices in Catholic education. Familiarity with the teachings, traditions, and policies, which apply to formation and development of high school-aged youth.
To Apply:
Candidates choosing to apply should submit a cover letter, resume, and completed Diocese of Cleveland Employment Application to Suzanne Lester, Principal, atlester@elyriacatholic.com. In the subject line, please enter: Elyria Catholic Behavioral Specialist.
The formal review of all completed submitted materials listed above to identify candidates for interview will begin after August 30, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
