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Description:
JOB CLASSIFICATION / WORK EXPECTATIONS: SALARY RANGE: $55,000 – $70,000
The Academic Liaison – Drop-in Programs position is a full-time, exempt position. Employees in this position follow the Year Round calendar, as determined annually. The expected workweek is 40 hours, from Monday – Friday.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the discretion of HOPE’s management.
SUMMARY:
The Academic Liaison is an instructional leadership position with the primary responsibility of ensuring the HOPE mission, vision and academic program frameworks are met in the assigned learning site locations. Through collaboration with the HOPE and Learning Site staff, the Academic Liaison provides leadership in the coordination, implementation, and support of the HOPE Academic program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Priority Area: Academic Program Support (60%)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborates with Learning Site leaders to ensure Academic policies, procedures and operational guidelines are implemented with fidelity and result in academic achievement and growth of students.
- Liaison collaborates with HOPE leadership, Learning site leadership and staff to provide strategies and to support academic growth and achievement.
- Shares relevant information in a clear and timely manner.
- Liaison establishes and maintains an accountable and collaborative relationship with Learning Site leaders and staff, and provides administrative and academic guidance on Center decisions.
- Regularly reviews academic performance data with Learning Site staff and provides recommendations for goals and actions that support continuous improvement.
- Provides professional development in areas of expertise related to instructional programming and school operations
- Supports Learning Site in compliance with operational tasks.
- In collaboration with the personalized learning department, provide facilitation support for identified students to receive services and help coordinate meetings and evaluation/assessment as needed.
Priority Area: Supervision of Academic Site Coordinators (30%)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Liaison provides day-to-day supervision and support of HOPE site coordinators in the Liaison’s region
- In collaboration with the Executive director of Curriculum and Instruction, the Liaison plans and implements human resource activities including the hiring and evaluation of assigned employees
- Provide coaching and mentorship of direct reports to enrich professional and personal growth and career advancement as appropriate
- Ensure strong communication between Site Coordinators and Learning Site staff
Priority Area: Lead by exemplifying professionalism and commitment to the community (10%)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in extracurricular offerings and programs at HOPE or Learning Sites including clubs, activities and special events
- Adjusts practice and prioritization of other tasks based on the needs of the Learning Center and HOPE.
- Sets personal goals related to student engagement outcomes and seeks opportunities to improve personal professional practice through professional development and reflection.
- Other duties as assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
The Academic Liaison – Drop In programs position reports to and is evaluated by the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction and supervises HOPE or employees as assigned.
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Requirements:
EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Three years of educational leadership or teaching experience, at least two working in a multicultural setting ·
- Demonstrated success in instructional coaching of adults
Preferred
- Master’s Degree in in a related field or equivalent experience
- Five to 10 years of educational leadership or teaching experience
- Active Colorado teaching license with a secondary endorsement, SPED or Principal’s endorsement
- Experience in leading professional learning communities (PLCs) and providing small group professional development
- Experience with online/virtual educational programs
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Required
- Commitment to social justice and equitable education for all and support of community-based learning
- Cultural proficiency and interpersonal/relationship building skills
- Fluency and literacy in English, excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent technology skills – Online curriculum, Google Docs, Drive and Gmail, MS Office, Student Information and learning management systems
- Proactive and detailed oriented, ability to prioritize and be self-directed
- Ability to handle multiple projects and meeting deadlines
- Flexibility to adapt to unexpected and frequent changes, based on organizational needs
Preferred
- Oral and written fluency in Spanish
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FUNCTIONING REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Compare, analyze, communicate, instruct, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate
- Communicate effectively using speech and hearing
- Use near vision to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) as required for computer use, reading and instruction
- Use hands for extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation
- Operate office machines and computer equipment
- Be subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing, balancing, stooping, pushing and pulling
- Occasionally lift objects up to 25 pounds
LOCATION, WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is routinely performed in an office environment with moderate noise level. This position works primarily at the Pueblo based Drop In programs, with regular travel to and between Learning Sites. Travel is the responsibility of the employee. Compensation for mileage is per the HOPE Mileage policy.
PM22
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