Instructional Specialist- College and Career Readiness

Job Summary

The College and Career Readiness Coordinator will assist district and school administrators in developing and implementing an aligned 6-12 college and career preparation program. Student goals will be achieved through dual credit, advanced placement, credit recovery, online coursework, daily instruction, early graduation, career readiness coursework, apprenticeships, mentoring, shadowing, clinical rotations, and cooperative work experiences in the community. Student ILP's will be closely monitored for growth and successful learning experiences.

Essential Functions

• Oversee building of pacing guides, Live Binders, implementation, coaching, and benchmark completion for Major Clarity for grades 6-12.
• Develops audio-visual presentations as necessary.
• Ensures personnel attend required training.
• Collaborate with Middle and High School Guidance Counselors throughout the district to develop and implement a 6-12 aligned college and career readiness counseling program.
• Oversee College Exploration; October FAFSA Day, College Application Month, admission offers and recruits at schools, and College Fair.
• Oversee Career Exploration CTE, MDE K-12 Computer Science Expectations by mapping out pacing guides for K-5 MDE (K-5) Computer/Keyboarding Standards and (6-12) Cyber Foundations, Computer Science and Engineering.
• Participates in planning of yearly Job Fair for high school students and job shadowing.
• Oversee Dual Credit, Acceleration Programs, and accountability points.
• Serves as a liaison with employers and colleges.
• Recruits college and career contacts and community volunteers.
• Guide teachers in being mentors and assists students with preparation activities for job placement.
• Serves as the password keeper for instructional technology and ensure all administrators, teachers, and students have access.
• Work in the communities to secure internships and externships.
• Model effective coaching and support for the following teachers: 6-8 Social Studies, seminar, sophomore (Government/Economics), Junior (English III), 6-12 Counselors, Computer Science (K-5, 6-8).
• Assists schools in their efforts to offer an array of courses that reflect a range of skills knowledge levels as well as reflecting a wide range of college and career opportunities within the school of study.
• Facilitate various manufacturing tours/visits for high school and middle school students.
• Monitors the employment needs of the Hinds County Business Community.
• Assist the District Assessment Coordinator and Director with Mastery Prep, ACT, and ACT Work Keys of Secondary Education with the submission of local and state student assessment analyses to the principal and superintendent in order to report progress toward college and career readiness measures.

Qualifications

• Valid Mississippi teaching license with certification in elementary education, English, math, remedial reading, or special education
• Minimum of five years exemplary classroom teaching experience
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of the community and experience in collaborating with a variety of community partners and postsecondary institutions

Reports To

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Employment Period

School Year, 187 Days

Application Closing Date

January 6, 2023. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by phone or email. Interviews will be conducted January 9 - 20, 2023.