POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Supervisor of The College Park Academy (CPA), the Success Coach Assistant will be responsible for supporting a minimum of two cohorts of students toward college preparation through successful completion of the blended learning middle school program. The incumbent will work with students to assist with balancing between academic support (in conjunction with virtual and in-person Teachers) and support advisory activities. The incumbent will also support and assist with reviewing data and assisting school administration and faculty in understanding data in order to support the generation of effective responses to the school/students' needs.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Assist middle school students in their courses by providing on-site motivation and support;
Work collaboratively with a team of teachers (both in-person and virtual) to assist in ensuring that all students in the cohort are on track and successfully progressing through the program;
Provide assistance with reviewing data; including assisting school administration and faculty in understanding data in order to support the generation of effective responses to the school/students' needs;
Assist students with daily assignments and projects to increase understanding;
Assist with clarifying directions, rubrics and portfolio requirements;
Assist Virtual Teachers with keeping student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;
Provide support and assistance in the organizing and administrating the State Testing, as directed;
Help carry out educational programs developed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process for special education students;
Responsible for maintaining a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment at all times; and
Assist with implementing strategies that encourage student collaboration and teamwork.
Advisory
Provide assistance supervising two advisory cohorts of students, ensuring that all students are successfully progressing through the program and that parents have a central point of contact for discussions on their student;
Monitor students' attendance, participation, and academic performance;
Prove some oversight to the student escalation process to communicate with School Principal and On-site and Virtual Teachers if student is "approaching alarm" or "in alarm" status, based on escalation metrics;
Contribute to developing and monitoring individualized Action Plans for each student in escalation; including working with students to set goals for getting back on track and communicating with parents/caretakers and school staff;
Support school and parent communication and engagement strategies and activities to increase team effectiveness and support student success. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting with workshops on study skills, test taking strategies and 21st century learning skills;
Help each student identify and focus on his or her potential and aspirations;
Support college counseling activities under direction of the Principal;
Help students to research and understand their post-secondary educational options;
Work with a team to coordinate and implement social activities and relevant field trips for students;
Participation in at least one school committee; and
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to motivate and assist students with middle school coursework ;
Experience and demonstrate interest in working with youth (both strivers and strugglers);
Experience working in a school or other educational environment;
High degree of flexibility;
Must possess the ability to work on team projects;
Strong multi-cultural skills;
Strong technology skills (especially with Internet, Excel or other data management programs and MS Office programs);
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
Customer focused approach;
Demonstrated ability to work well in an innovative, fast paced environment; and
Ability to work evening hours occasionally to support students and families.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma required, with three to five years of previous work in a professional environment, or any equivalent combination of applicable education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.