Academic and Career Readiness Coordinator

Job description

Academic And Career Readiness Coordinator

Sault Area Secondary School seeks a motivated, organized, and enthusiastic Academic And Career Readiness Coordinator - a critical role in our student's success in graduating and being prepared for post graduation success. The Academic And Career Readiness Coordinator collaborates with teachers, school leaders, and colleagues to utilize assessment data to help determine what a student needs to be college and career ready and to plan and implement career exploration and readiness programs that help students discover and prepare for future careers. Duties include working one-on-one with students to provide resources and guidance, collaborating with partner organizations to help students access external opportunities, facilitating career readiness and self-discovery lessons with classes, and helping coordinate and lead site visits and informational interviews with local businesses and professionals. Additional duties may include coordinating and executing community and family events, as well as communicating with families and stakeholders involved in those events.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Belief and commitment to our mission, being a change agent, and a growth mindset that all students are capable of having a future plan regardless if it is to enlist, enroll, or employ

Desire to build community partnerships to provide opportunities for students to discover their passions, explore careers, and begin preparation for success after high school

Valid driver's license and clean driving record to occasionally drive students in Sault Schools's van(s) to/from career exploration opportunities, preferred

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse and demanding student and parent population

Ability to effectively engage using a variety of platforms including, but not limited to, social media, text messaging, emails, and phone calls

Experienced in Google platforms and Microsoft Office, preferred

Sensitivity, openness, and approachability; ability to see and celebrate potential in every student

Experience advocating for and motivating ALL students (especially low income and underrepresented youth) to success in all post-secondary environments

Experience guiding students towards paths that fit their strengths and attributes

Skilled at fostering students' self-exploration of interests, abilities, values, and goals

Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to take initiative in efforts to advocate for and provide students with unique learning experiences and opportunities

Ability to lead and function in a fast-paced environment with a mature approach to challenges

Possess strong leadership and collaborative skills, problem-solving ability, and excellent oral and written communication skill

Work well in a team and communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, advisors, and staff

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, families, and the public

Working knowledge of career technical programs, higher education systems and resources, and college and career readiness and preparation

Ability to record and report on student data in a timely and consistent manner

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

Academic focus: Coordinate and execute a tutoring and academic support program for students

Parent engagement: Coordinate and execute family engagement events

Career focus: Complete annual 1:1 Career Planning meetings with students to review Educational Development Plans (EDPs), career interests, and postsecondary goals

Overarching: Collaborate regularly with the CTE Director, school counselors, administration, and instructional staff to coordinate a comprehensive college and career readiness program

Student monitoring/data responsibilities: Monitor and maintain student career readiness data, Educational Development Plans (EDPs), and postsecondary planning progress

Terms of employment: 176-day position in accordance with the school calendar. Additional days as directed by the principal. 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (hour duty free lunch) 7.5 daily hours Wage: Range of $21.00 hourly - $25.00/hourly dependent on experience and degree status. Full medical benefits including dental, vision, LTD and life insurance, paid time off, holidays.

The District:

We are proud to offer a diverse and enriching educational experience across our schools. Our district includes one Title I elementary school (K-5), the region's largest Title I middle school (grades 6-8), and the largest high school (grades 9-12) attached to a Career Center serving students in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Our Title I Alternative High School provides a supportive environment for approximately 100 students, offering credit recovery and graduation options. With a dedicated staff of 126 teachers, 200 support staff, and 11 administrators, we serve 1,710 students with a budget of over $30 million. Our students consistently score above state and national averages on standardized tests, and we meet or exceed all State Board Guidelines on curriculum, graduation requirements, class ratios, and scholastic eligibility. We offer Advanced Placement courses in four disciplines and numerous opportunities for coursework at Lake Superior State University through Early/Middle College, dual enrollment, and concurrent enrollment programs. Our district is renowned for its professional learning opportunities, individual teacher coaches, and professional learning communities. New teachers receive strong mentorship and guidance, with efforts to qualify them for tuition or loan forgiveness. Sault Area Schools is a leader in computer-aided instruction, with all classrooms equipped with instructional technology. The Career Center integrates technology into many career and technical programs, including business services and drafting and design with industry-standard CAD-CAM software. Students can choose from 13 in-house career-technical programs or additional off-campus specializations.

The Community:

The Sault Ste. Marie Area Public School District is located at the northernmost end of I-75 on the Canadian border in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. With its proximity to Ontario and the rivers and lakes of the Upper Peninsula, the district is known as a vacation and sports person's paradise. Encompassing 314 square miles, the District is geographically one of the largest in Michigan. Professional planners predict that the area will continue to grow as an attractive, low-tax area for retirees and vacationers. The twin cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario provide the urban hub for eastern Chippewa County and Northern Ontario. While continuing to retain its rural/small town atmosphere, the area still offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational facilities. The St. Mary's River, world famous Soo Locks, Lake Superior Sate University, and numerous inland lakes are all located within the geographic district. In addition, Algoma College in Sault, Ontario offers reciprocal agreements to Michigan residents encouraging participation in their many different vocational programs.

Statement of assurances of compliance with federal law - memorandum of designated employee:

The Sault Ste. Marie Area Public School Board of Education complies with all Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education, including, but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, and it is the policy of the Sault Area Public Schools District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin of ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. For information, contact the District Coordinator, Dr. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer, Superintendent, 876 Marquette Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783; phone: Ext. 5001. An Equal Opportunity Employer

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