Job description

Start Date: July 1, 2023

Do you have experience with at-risk youth? Do you desire to make a difference in the lives of students who dropped out of high school? Our mission is to re-engage students in our dropout recovery program by providing virtual instruction, in-person coaching, wraparound services, and post-graduation opportunities. ChallengeU is known for being forward thinking, and very loving & caring to at-risk students.

We believe that every student is capable of graduating from high school and can transition into post-graduate opportunities. That’s why we are creating a year-round Ohio dropout recovery community online high school for students who have not been successful in, or are unable to attend, a traditional classroom environment.

The Graduation Coach will provide the best-in-class service by offering assistance that will address the emotional, social, and behavioral needs of our students as they complete their online courses needed to graduate. The instructional services will be delivered by state-certified virtual instructors and our curriculum is aligned to state standards.

As a Graduation Coach you will develop and support students by applying your knowledge of case management and community support service organizations to align their services to meet the needs of each student. Strong and effective communication skills are necessary, as well as stable emotional intelligence and empathy for the students. The anticipated student caseload is not expected to exceed 35 students but may moderately increase as the program develops over time.

Residence in the Cincinnati-Dayton corridor of Ohio is required with the expectation that travel to other locations may be necessary to provide students in-person support. This is a full-time, 12-month-a-year position that will have a flexible work schedule as approved by the supervisor.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring, motivating, and skilled relationship builder to make an impact on students who have been left behind.

See the following job description for more information.

Who You Are:

• Inspiring, motivating, and skilled relationship builder with a strong belief in the ability of every student to graduate from high school and transition into post-graduate opportunities.
• Experienced the shortcomings of traditional high schools first-hand, but got results improving student outcomes anyway.
• Concerned about the number of high school dropouts in our community, and on a personal mission to do something about it.
• Ready to join a flexible, start-up type organization where anything is possible and without the famous “No, we can’t do that here.”
• Experienced in social interventions including conflict resolution, mentoring, group facilitation with in-depth knowledge of the issues facing high school dropouts.
• Very high emotional intelligence with relational skills.
• Creative, organized, autonomous, and adaptable.
• Able to use technology including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Mac OS, and Social media.
• Possess a bachelor's degree with at least five years of direct on-the-ground experience inspiring and motivating at-risk youth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Graduation Coach is expected to perform any combination of the essential functions listed below. The initial priorities will be providing graduation support to the students and accumulating work familiarity as a Graduation Coach with ChallengeU. This position responsibility listing is not intended to be an exhaustive description of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this job classification but is intended to accurately reflect the initial core job elements.

What You’ll Do

• Build strong, loving, and caring relationships with students in order to support them in achieving their personal, academic, and life goals.
• Do whatever it takes to ensure students are diligent in their studies and graduate on time.
• Develop intervention plans for students who become disengaged or have difficulty achieving their academic goals.
• Organize study sessions as needed.
• Manage student incentive programs.
• Identify and build positive working relationships with pertinent community support organizations, and resources.
• As a point-of-contact with students, coordinate relationships with career counselors, teachers, experts, partners, schools, ChallengeU staff and community organizations and services as needed.
• Connect students to resources for employment and post-graduation opportunities.
• Demonstrate an understanding and application of online learning programs, student management record system, and applicable academic records;
• Maintain a task-tracking system to document and manage your communication between all stakeholders, such as ChallengeU personnel, community organization, and student contact attempts, including the summary of services provided to each student;
• Obtain and maintain mastery of the Imagine Learning platform to assist students;
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal mandatory reporting requirements with respect to the safety and well-being of each student;
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• BA degree in social work, counseling, teaching, or as a behavioral specialist from an accredited college or university, or at least 5 years of significant experience in a field of high school at-risk students, juvenile probation, foster care, and related social intervention;
• Possess at least 5 years of full-time social work, counseling, teaching, or behavioral specialist experience with at risk high school students 16 to 21 years old;
• Demonstrate proficiency and curiosity with technology inherent to fulfill your job requirements as a Graduation Coach;
• Demonstrate a natural and positive curiosity to continue learning and applying social & behavioral concepts/techniques; and
• Maintain online instructional expertise as well as a strong working familiarity with the Edgenuity online education platform.

SUPERVISOR: School Principal

WORK SETTINGS:

• Primarily a remote work assignment;
• Work conducted from home or other settings as needed or determined by the supervisor;
• Periodic travel may is required;
• Visitation to students and their families will be required at times;
• All visits with students and their families will be at days, times, and locations respectful of a student’s status and the employee’s safety; and
• Extensive phone and online work are required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Preference for an ability to communicate effectively in English in both oral and written form;
• Ability to communicate effectively through various means of technology;
• Possess visual, hearing and speaking skills to fulfill position responsibilities proficiently; and
• Position requires a need for physical mobility to include, but is not limited to, walking, climbing or descending stairs, carrying materials up to 20 pounds regularly, and up to 35 pounds on occasion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended work hours to include some evenings and weekends may be necessary;
• Adjustments to the work schedule may be necessary (to be approved in advance by your supervisor);
• Required to attend administrative or intervention meetings, which may occur during evening or weekend hours;
• Be resourceful and creative with technology including social media (Snap, FB, IG, Text, TikTok, etc.);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Google suite, and basic knowledge of student information systems;
• Demonstrate an openness to accept continuous change and professional development;
• Accurate and timely documentation of work data required;
• Maintain and archive a list of contacts and appointments; and
• Possess a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Potential Bonus based on performance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• work with at-risk students (grade 9 to 12): 5 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In the area between Dayton and Cincinnati

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working with at-risk students?
• How many years of experience do you have with online education?
• At any point in your life were you considered an at-risk student? If this is the case, it will be viewed as an asset.
• Are you fluent in both spoken and written Spanish?

Work Location: On the road

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