College & Career Readiness/Freshman Focus

Job Title: College and Career Readiness/Freshman Focus Instructor

Department: Instruction

Reports to: Principal, Assistant Superintendent

Classification: Certified / Exempt

Summary

This person will help lead, coordinate, and facilitate opportunities and experiences for students as they enter high school, and then become more fully prepared for the transition from high school to postsecondary opportunities. This position plays a vital role in executing the vision and mission of the district, and we are seeking a highly motivating and encouraging person to fill this role.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain high expectations for all students while creating a positive and productive learning environment.
2. Collaborate with teachers, college and career advisor, Instructional Coach, and administration to continually refine and create curriculum and resources to support students in this course.
3. Work closely with the college and career advisor and the building counseling department to serve the needs of students taking this course.
4. Communicate and collaborate with students and families regarding the experiences, opportunities, and outcomes provided through these courses.
5. Effectively model professionalism and high efficacy to all students in the course.
6. Effectively model skills and characteristics such as time management, appropriate self-advocacy, decision-making, collaboration, communication, integrity, interpersonal relationships, and verbal and written communication.
7. Effectively guide students in creating and writing resumes, completing college applications, applying for jobs or scholarships, practicing and executing job interview skills, etc
8. In collaboration with the college and career advisor and school counseling department, organize and execute mock job interviews, career fairs, college visits, etc
9. Attend building and district meetings as assigned and needed.
10. Network with other professionals to grow opportunities for students.
11. Completes all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

This individual will complete supervision duties as assigned by the administration. Additionally, this individual will be expected to actively participate in a building committee of their choosing or as assigned by the administration.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Education Required

Secondary experience preferred

Knowledge of updated practices for college and career readiness preferred

Knowledge of competency-based learning preferred

Leadership experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Missouri Teaching Certification

Skills and Abilities

Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, board policy, administrative procedures/forms, and government regulations and guidelines. Must be able to complete forms, write reports, and engage in written correspondence with parents.

Must have the ability to write clearly and complete lesson plans.

Must have a desire to support and carry out the school's mission, vision, values, and goals.

Must have a desire to work with the administration to improve student success and teachers fulfillment.

Must be student-centered, data-driven, and results-oriented.

Must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, and get along with all personalities.

Computation

The individual must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students.

Technology

The individual must understand basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use. Will be using district software for recording grades and finding student information. This person must be able to utilize smart boards, projectors, and other instructional technology provided by the district.

Additional Skills and Abilities

This individual should have the ability to identify needs of individual students and adapt instructional methods accordingly. The ability to multi-task and work closely with others are essential; as well as good leadership and interpersonal communication skills.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The individual who holds this position must have the ability to speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; must be able to move around the classroom; must be able to read handwritten and printed materials.

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential job function of this position. This position may require occasional travel between district buildings.

Conditions and Environment

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.

Terms of Employment

183 days Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy on Evaluation of Certified Staff.