Academic Coordinator

Academic Coordinator 

Salary range: $52,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year DOE

Onsite, full time!

Are you passionate about academic excellence and student development? Embark Behavioral Health is seeking an Academic Coordinator to join our team and support the educational success of students in a therapeutic, residential setting. This dynamic role blends academic planning, administrative coordination, and direct student engagement; ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in teaching, curriculum support, and organizational leadership. You’ll collaborate closely with faculty and academic leaders to create structured, individualized learning experiences that foster both academic growth and emotional well-being.

Located in the tranquil mountains of Tennessee along the scenic Hiwassee River, our campus offers a peaceful and nurturing environment where students can heal and thrive. Embark Behavioral Health is a leading national network of therapeutic programs focused on healing the effects of early trauma through innovative, evidence-based treatment. Our mission-driven team provides high-quality care in a homelike setting that prioritizes safety, connection, and lasting change. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people through education and compassionate care, we invite you to be part of our extraordinary team.

• Coordinate weekly academic services and facilitate individualized academic plans in collaboration with students, families, and home schools.

• Provide daily academic support, including individual instruction and executive functioning coaching, to help clients meet their educational goals.

• Monitor and maintain complete student records, oversee academic testing, and support the development and implementation of IEPs and 504 plans.

• Collaborate with clinical, residential, and academic teams to align educational plans with therapeutic goals and improve program effectiveness.

• Lead or support social-emotional learning groups and communicate observed behaviors to the broader treatment team.

• Ensure timely communication with parents, schools, and internal teams, and provide all academic documentation within three days of student discharge.

• Assist the Academic Director with administrative tasks and collaborate with the Program Director on classroom resources, technology, and future academic budget planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related teaching field required.
• Direct classroom teaching experience, background in Special Education is a plus.
• Proven expertise in writing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in therapeutic or behavioral settings is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Become the Best of the Best: Access to an established Mastery Program that offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth.
• Proven Positive Outcomes: You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescents lives.
• Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.
• Robust (EAP) Employee Assistance Program.
• Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, PTO, and paid parental leave.

 Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. #LI-KK1 #LI-Onsite