Graduation Candidate Advocate - Homestead, United States - Acceleration Academies

Acceleration Academies

Verified Company

Homestead, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Acceleration Academies focuses on providing research-backed strategies for re-engaging and educating community students who have abandoned education before high school graduation.

Acceleration Academies begins with assessment of specific academic needs of each individual, and ultimate development of research-backed strategies for meeting those academic needs—through personalized, face-to-face, blended learning and group instruction, delivered over flexible hours.

Each student who attains content mastery earns a high school diploma from his or her original school district tuition-free and in accordance with all State and District requirements.

Reports To:
Academy Director

Location:
Miami-Dade Homestead Acceleration Academy

Salary:
$40,000 - $50,000

Benefits:
Attractive benefits package with a wide selection of supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with 4% company match, Flexible PTO, and much more

Role Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred (Associate degree required)
Years of Experience: At least 13 years of relevant case management, paraprofessional, or other experience within an education setting
Background Check: Demonstration of a clear state and federal criminal history

Role Expectations

Core Competencies

The following core competencies define what the organization requires of its employees to succeed and how we expect overall goals to be accomplished each and every day.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Collaboration & Teamwork
Caring & Inclusiveness
Flexibility & Adaptability
Honesty, Integrity & Reliability
Results-Orientation

Role-Specific Competencies
These competencies are specific to the GCA position.

Organizational Planning & Time Management
Commitment & Motivation
Relationship Management
Coachability & Learning Orientation
Resiliency & Stress Management

Responsibilities:

Enrollment

Assist with new GC registration and enrollment process
Provide support for GC orientation process

Retention/Attendance

Serve as a case manager for a cohort of GCs to monitor and report regular attendance
Implement the Acceleration Academy Retention Protocol daily via outreach communications (i.e. texts, calls, home visits)
Use technology tools to assist in daily monitoring and maintenance of GC attendance and retention records

Recruitment

Assist with canvassing and recruitment of new GCs

Academics

Provide oneonone academic support/intervention to support GC learning and facilitate the work of our center professionals
Work closely with the GC's support team to monitor the learning pathway, behavior, and transition plans (including incentives) to improve GC achievement
Use technology and Learning Management System to assist in monitoring and facilitating GC progress and maintaining GC records including attendance
Support academic development through participation in professional development

Advocacy

Advocate for GCs by assisting with finding solutions and services through academy staff for the academic and nonacademic barriers to success

Operations

Provide daytoday operations support of the academy (i.e. answering telephones, maintaining GC records, etc.)
Participate in academy meetings and other school/ community events
Other duties as assigned

Additional Qualifications

Bilingual preferred (Spanish a plus)
Experience in a nontraditional school setting, educationrelated field, or with atrisk youth
Demonstrates a commitment and passion for supporting GCs, who have disengaged from a traditional school setting, by creating opportunities for academic and personal breakthroughs
Strong understanding of and comfort with the use of technology in an educational setting
Experience with any of the following: projectbased learning, portfolio assessment, competencybased education, cooperative learning, integration of technology and crossdisciplinary learning, alternative assessments and integrating school to career experiences into the curriculum

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment and Work Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outside