Educational Advocate

About Vested Academics

Vested Academics offers professional educational services to students and families across the United States and abroad. Committed to helping its clients succeed, Vested Academics prides itself on hiring outstanding consultants, providing top-notch customer service, and guiding its clients toward achieving their educational goals.

Job Summary

Offering strategic advice, professional consulting, and thorough representation, our Educational Advocates guide client families through all steps of the IEP and 504 Plan processes, including drafting correspondence and interpreting educational evaluations.

Available Positions

Educational Advocate

Type

Part-time

Wage

$60-$90/hr

Location

Remote & In Person

General Responsibilities

• Provide client families with professional consulting services in person and via phone and video conference
• Coordinate with team members, provide advocacy support, and ensure student learning goals are appropriate
• Conduct independent research outside of client sessions

Basic Qualifications

ALL applicants MUST BE MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS

ALL applicants must successfully pass state and national background checks
ALL applicants must have a Master’s degree in education or related field

ALL applicants must have:

• 5 years or more of special education experience
• Excellent work references
• Outstanding communication skills
• Fluency in English

Educational Requirements

Candidates must possess a master’s degree in education or a related field

Additional Prerequisites

• Must be able to attend school meetings virtually and, occasionally, in person
• Five or more years of professional work experience that demonstrates the skills necessary to apply for this position
• Solid understanding of IEP procedures, parent and student rights, school discipline procedures, and how to review and interpret school and private educational evaluations
• Excellent negotiation and verbal communication skills
• Strong writing skills and a basic understanding of the grammar, punctuation, and style choices used in the business setting.
• Possess the experience, humility, and tact necessary to work ethically and professionally with a diverse clientele
• Possess the technical and professional skills required to work remotely, including attending meetings
• Outstanding verbal communication skills, especially when communicating with parents, students, and colleagues or facilitating meetings
• Possess a high degree of professionalism, expertise, and the maturity to reach out to others for input and advice
• The ability to tactfully negotiate complicated family dynamics while upholding accepted professional and ethical standards
• Be excited about working for an established company with a tight-knit team, flexible hours, and the potential for personal and financial growth