College and Career Specialist

About Communities In Schools of North Carolina:

At Communities In Schools, we are “all-in” for kids. It is our passion-- it is our mission. As the State Office for North Carolina, we deliver CIS programs across the state and we collaborate with local affiliate organizations, to provide resources and create communities of caring adults who work hand-in-hand with educators to make sure young people have the tools they need to stay in school and achieve in life. Communities In Schools is the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization, serving 1.5 million students in 2,400 sites across the country. We achieve this mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who have a passion for what we do. At CISNC, we value relationships, collaboration, learning, integrity and commitment.

Position Overview:

The College & Career Specialist will take personal responsibility for ensuring that 35-45 high school students who are at risk of dropping out of school and/or failing to successfully transition into the workplace achieve expected outcomes, including graduation and placement into postsecondary education, the workforce and/or the military. He/she will provide targeted youth with employability and life survival skills through classroom instruction based on JAG’s high school competencies, guidance/counseling, academic remediation, work-based learning experiences, summer activities, postsecondary, and career advisement and provides a twelve-month follow up period following graduation. This position is a full-time, year-round position dedicated to the implementation of the JAG Model and responsible for delivering the JAG High School Curriculum, classroom teaching and post-high school graduation placement/planning & case management to the implementation of the JAG Model and responsible for delivering the JAG High School Curriculum. The Specialist is responsible for reinforcing the competency-based lessons during other periods of time in which students and graduates are engaged in the JAG Multi-Year Program. They also will create a sustainable system of supports throughout the local community for students through graduation and one year of follow-up services and targeted outcomes.

Essential Functions:

• Establishes a positive and on-going supportive relationship with students, families, principals, administrators and school faculty to support students in the JAG Multi-Year Program.
• Collaborates with school personnel and community partners to support and reinforce the curriculum and build support for personal, academic and career success for JAG students.
• Analyzes student data and confers with the JAG advisory committee (or School Success Team) to identify and develop a pool of qualified students in need of intensive academic support.
• Deliver the JAG curriculum for the targeted 35-45 students in grades 11 and 12 with an emphasis on the core competencies through classroom instruction and Project Based Learning.
• Monitor basic skills improvement and provide appropriate academic support and remediation as needed.
• Develop, implement and update monthly individualized development plan (IDP) with all students on the program roster.
• Establishes a positive and on-going supportive relationship with students, families, principals, administrators and school faculty to support students in the JAG Multi-Year Program.
• Collaborates with school personnel and community partners to support and reinforce the curriculum and build support for personal, academic and career success for JAG students.
• Analyzes student data and confers with the JAG advisory committee (or School Success Team) to identify and develop a pool of qualified students in need of intensive academic support.
• Deliver the JAG curriculum in a classroom setting for the targeted 35-45 students in grades 11 and 12 with an emphasis on the core competencies through classroom instruction and Project Based Learning.
• Monitor basic skills improvement and provide appropriate academic support and remediation as needed.
• Develop, implement and update monthly individualized development plan (IDP) with all students on the program roster.
• Provide Pre-ETS services for Exceptional Students.
• Meet all data deadlines.
• Perform various school-related functions such as lunch duty; work closely with the school administrator to limit non-JAG Model assignments.
• Connect the full cohort of students to and/or organize and lead field trips to higher education institutions, business and industry, and other community-based activities and events.
• Complete special projects and duties as assigned.
• Annually review ABC goal data to plans that we set.
• Present the CIS mission, vision and initiatives within the community as needed via a presentation, staff meetings and parent meetings.
• Continuously (at least annually) evaluate community partners to ensure they align with student and school needs.
• Participate in personal and professional staff development, including CISNC and National CIS training.
• Perform other duties necessary for the successful operation of programs as assigned.
• Ability to see, hear, speak and travel.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.

Core Competencies:

Student-Centered, Integrity & Accountability, Collaboration, Impact-Driven Excellence, Respect

Job Competencies:

innovation, continuous improvement, knowledgeable, teamwork, classroom management, planning and organization, customer focus, quality orientation, time management, interpersonal skills, communication, initiative, analytical skills.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social service, counseling, business, education, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience working with students and a knowledge of child development issues.
• Experience in secondary and/or postsecondary education settings.
• Skills in human relations, leadership, supervision, and motivational techniques.
• Ability and interest to work 12 months per year.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to establish appropriate boundaries while developing and nurturing supportive relationships with students.
• Ability to educate a variety of constituencies and interested parties about the program by developing ongoing relationships and making formal presentations.
• Ability to support curriculum instruction, projects and/or other educational opportunities consistent with the goals of the program.
• Working knowledge of basic computer applications such as word processing, Excel, and electronic data tracking, using JAG Force.

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Perks:

We offer outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 403(b) and MORE!!! We offer paid vacation, wellness time and holidays. Our team is friendly, fun and collaborative.