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Phoenix Charter Academy

Humanities Teacher/College Services Coordinator (Humanities Teacher/College Services Coordinator)

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TitleHumanities Teacher/College Services Coordinator
Posting IDHumanities Teacher/College Services Coordinator
Description

Basic Humanities Curriculum and Instructional Duties:

  • Teach 2 core-block classes, Monday through Friday
  • Teach 1 Advisory on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 9-9:15 AM
  • Tutor struggling scholars when necessary
  • Participate in 3 hours weekly of professional development on Fridays from 1:30– 4:30 PM
  • Participate in weekly department team meetings, supervision and meet or exceed the deliverables set by the department team, according to the school Accountability Plan
  • Use “PCA WAY”: BBC, weekly overviews, quarterly Scopes and Sequences, Final Assessments are aligned to frameworks; deadlines for all deliverables met.
  • Upload all planning materials and planned lessons to Sharepoint following PCA protocol
  • Collaborate with ESL and Academic Support staff in order to best reach all students
  • Actively participate in the data cycles process as a way to improve instruction and student learning
  • Participate in mid-year and end of year formal evaluations with Department Chair, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, or Head of School
  • Communicate “kid issues” with Director of School Culture and Social Worker whenever necessary

Basic College Office Duties:

  • Assist and track all near graduates in college applications, financial aid, registration, and other necessary steps for graduating students (FAFSA, EITC, etc.)
  • Track and document the academic progress of students nearing graduation and, with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, arrange for support when necessary
  • Maintain weekly communication with adult supporters of “senior class”
  • Maintain regular communication with outside agencies, colleges, and any other parties involved in the lives of graduating students and alumni
  • Plan and host senior engagement events
  • Maintain regular communication with teachers of seniors
  • Assist the Leadership Team in planning graduation events and senior activities, including but not limited to: Prom, Student Events Committee, Senior Trip, Senior banquet, Senior Meetings, Adult Support Meetings
  • Assist the Leadership Team in implementing 1, 3, 5 year vision for College Office and services at Phoenix Academy
  • Uphold PCA Handbook and culture expectations
  • Hold weekly collaborations with College Services team including Fellows/grad coaches
  • Manage and support College Office Fellow(s) who is responsible for:
    • Implementing college visits and presentations- on and off Phoenix Academy’s campus
    • Meeting with every non-senior to inform and pre-plan toward college readiness

 Alumni Services Duties:

  • Assist all graduates in matriculation including filling out paperwork, financial aid, registration, and attending necessary orientations
  • Alumni outreach and tracking: follow each alumnus/a and track contact information and education/career placements
  • Maintain digital and hard copy system of tracking and files
  • Provide Head of School with bi-weekly updates on each alumna/us for most recently graduated class.
  • Provide on-campus support to alumni and assist in connecting to any necessary services
  • Assist the Leadership Team in planning Alumni Events
  • Create and distribute Alumni Survey aimed at improving college-readiness at Phoenix Academy
  • Be knowledgeable of all work to vertically align scholarly habits to ensure greater college persistence (increase college persistence by 10%); be knowledgeable of accountability plan college persistence goals

Assist Head of School in the following:

  • Develop relationships with local colleges to create pipeline of support for our students; meet with admissions officers from each school

Basic Student Support and Other Duties:

  • Meet with members of ILT and other teachers to help improve college readiness
  • Learn to support staff and cover (with stipend) when necessary
  • Be present at weekly Professional Development (Fridays) when relevant/determined by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction 
  • Meet weekly with the Director of School Culture for supervisory meeting

We seek a diverse workforce. Phoenix Charter Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Phoenix Charter Academy is committed to providing equal opportunity to staff and applicants in all areas of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other area protected by federal, state or local law. Phoenix Charter Academy is committed to making any reasonable accommodation necessary to support an individual's employment.

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangePer Year
LocationSpringfield

Applications Accepted

Start Date07/01/2017