Early College Liaison (SE/EL Focus) Job at Argosy Collegiate Charter School

Argosy Collegiate Charter School Fall River, MA 02721

The Early College Liaison requires a multi-talented, flexible individual committed to scholar success to and through college. The Early College Liaison requires the academic disposition and habits to support scholars in their dual enrollment coursework and prepare them for postsecondary success. The Early College Liaisons primary role is to act as a bridge between Argosy Collegiate scholars and a dual enrollment course professor through course auditing, facilitating multiple learning labs that correspond with college courses and supporting scholars self-advocacy, organization, and effective study habits. The Early College Liaison provides or secures academic help to ensure scholars meet the academic requirements of a given dual enrollment course.

The Early College Liaison - Special Education and EL Support role focuses on wrap-around scholar support for EL scholars and scholars with disabilities to ensure readiness and success within the Early College program. The Early College Liaison works closely with scholars, Argosy Collegiates staff, particularly the Deans of College and Career Readiness, and the Bristol staff to ensure access and equity for all scholars on their path towards preparation for college, career, and life. POSITION: Early College Liaison - Special Education and EL SupportsQUALIFICATIONS: -Graduate or professional degrees from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study.-Certification from the Department of Education in Special Education and/or English as a Second Language (preferred)-Alternatives to the education qualifications may be considered at the discretion of the Executive Director and/or Board -Ability to analyze test scores and determine appropriate changes to correct deficiencies.-Ability to manage and maintain multiple projects/initiatives at once.-Knowledge of high school requirements and college entrance requirements.-Knowledge of public school and charter school education policies and practices.-Knowledge of instructional strategies that support the learning needs of scholars with disabilities and multilingual learners-Knowledge of compliance regulations that protect the rights of scholars with disabilities and multilingual learners-Experience teaching and/or coordinating various programs.-Ability to work effectively in a classroom setting with high school level scholars-Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.-Effective, active listening skills.-Organizational, creative and problem-solving skills. REPORTS TO: Director of Academic Achievement SUPERVISION: NoneROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: While actual roles and responsibilities will vary depending on individual circumstances, the Early College Liaison will generally be required to perform some or all of the following tasks.

Note that this list is not all-inclusive and that the Director of Academic Achievement or Executive Director may also assign other tasks he/she deems appropriate.Supports for Scholars-Acting as a liaison between ACCS and Bristol Community College as Argosys dual enrollment program grows.-Maintain consistent communication with Bristol Community College faculty and staff.-Coordinate activities related to college course-taking including but not limited to course selection and registration, and textbook/supply ordering.-Visits to the scheduled college courses for real time in-class support.-Facilitate learning labs that complement scholars dual enrollment courses.-Coordinate students targeted intervention needs between Bristol Community Colleges and ACCS academic and social emotional support systems-Connect ACCS scholars with academic support services offered by Bristol Community College including tutoring and the writing center.-Conduct parent outreach and facilitate parent conferences for scholars who are identified by Bristol Community College as high risk or have been recommended for withdrawal from courses.School Culture-Co-planning and attending enrichment activities related to College and Career Readiness-Developing, tracking, and monitoring scholars community service requirements for graduation.-Developing, tracking, and monitoring fundraising opportunities for scholars.-Providing tours to visitors of the organization and monitoring internal marketing-Providing outreach to parents, particularly families whose first language is not English.College and Career Readiness-Co-planning for scholar internship and job shadowing opportunities with community partners-Preparing and scheduling scholars for PSAT, MCAS, ACT, and AccuPlacer assessments-Developing field trip opportunities to local area colleges for scholars in 8th, 9th, and 10th grades.-Coordinating guest speakers related to college and career readiness-Assisting scholars and families with financial planning for college through FAFSA, scholarships, and grants.-Utilizing Naviance to engage scholars in college and career readiness activities.Student Success Data-Collaborate with the Director of Academic Achievement and the Deans of College and Career Readiness on the monitoring and evaluation of dual enrollment/early college program data to assess scholar progress and to make the necessary program adjustments to improve scholar achievement. -Create, administer and summarize survey data at the end of each semester-Review course progress reports and disseminate final course grades to key administrators and the data manager.APPLICATION PROCESS: Qualified applicants can apply directly through SchoolSpring or complete an application on our website by clicking here. Questions can be directed to Callie Pope at cpope@argosycollegiate.org.


Please Note :
www.epokagency.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.epokagency.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.