GEAR UP - Student Development Coach

Job Description

Position Title: GEAR UP Student Development Coach
Position Type: Competitive Salary $65,250.00 / Exempt
Position

Hours:

Full-time;
Extended Workdays, Occasional Saturdays and Frequent Travel
Length of Term/Employment: 225 workdays, At-will
Reports to: Principal

Position Mission: The GEAR UP Student Development Coach’s role is to support the overall development of students and provide intensive support to students and families to ensure academic success.

Education/Certification

• Master’s degree in Counseling or a related field
• Valid Texas certification as a School Counselor (EC-12), highly desired
• Texas Teaching Certificate, preferred

Experience

• Work experience in the counseling field
• 3+ years experience with social and interpersonal programs and disciplines
• Experience in providing professional development to educators

Special Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to use professional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills
• Knowledge of available and appropriate community agencies and resources
• Ability to interact successfully with students, parents, staff, and community
• Plans and implements a balanced comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program
• Bilingual Preferred

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate, facilitate, and implement student development curriculum, parent education opportunities, and skills training
• Provides support in a variety of settings to include the classroom, small group settings, individual sessions, college visits, career counseling, mentoring, job site visits, internships, leadership, community service, and motivational programs
• Help organize, support, and attend evening and weekend events
• Collect proper documentation for student, parent, and educator services
• Assist the Project Director with the preparation of written reports and updates
• Implement, monitor and facilitate GEAR UP activities to ensure cohort students and parents are receiving the necessary retention services during Year One of college
• Actively participates in the school’s student development program
• Engage in programs and strategies to reduce truancy
• Support family engagement and parent education activities and strategies
• Build a strong, positive school culture and learning environment
• Assist in the assessment and long-term sustainability of the program
• Supports school leadership in providing comprehensive support for students as needed
• Providing counseling on an individual and/or group basis to increase student/school readiness
• Collaborate with specialists in providing specific, targeted, skills training to increase student’s school readiness
• Provide skill/ strategy training and coaching for team members
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and support team members in increasing knowledge and understanding to better support students
• Review student records as needed and protect confidentiality
• Assist with transition activities to the next grade
• Ensure daily attendance and punctuality at work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with students, parents, teachers, principal, and other school personnel
• Maintain a professional relationship with administrators, students, parents, school and district personnel, and community members
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
• Champion school developmental guidance, counseling program, and counselors’ ethical and professional standards
• Consistently be a proponent of a school environment that acknowledges and respects individuals

Professional Growth And Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job related skills
• Attend and participate in faculty and department meetings
• Demonstrate professionalism, including a commitment to professional development
• Exhibit core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to teamwork, and passion for a student-centered environment
• Maintain expertise in college knowledge and readiness

Charter & Community Responsibilities:

• Convey the charter’s mission to the public and encourage support in accomplishing the mission
• Illustrate…