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Posted : Monday, April 08, 2024 01:10 AM
JobID: 21866
Position Type:
District Support
Date Posted:
10/30/2023
Location:
Kent ISD
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
District:
Kent ISD - website
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Job Title: Early Middle College Mentor
MySchool@Kent (temporary contracted position)
Broad Statement of Responsibilities:
Through a unique partnership with Grand Rapids Community College and Kent ISD, the Early Middle College mentor works with high school students in the Launch U program to monitor student progress, develop college and career readiness skills, and facilitate communication between stakeholders.
Essential Job Qualifications Required: Two (2) years of college education in education or related areas is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with students from diverse backgrounds.
Strong communication/interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, teachers, staff, LEAs, etc.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention; also ability to organize, prioritize and work independently as well as schedule and produce work in a timely manner.
Ability to assist and support a student’s development of responsible behaviors while in the school environment.
Ability to interpret, analyze, and communicate student performance data to staff, administration, and other stakeholders.
Excellent computer skills: Must be able to work efficiently and effectively within Microsoft Office Suite and must be able to learn web-based applications related to the Launch U program.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Monitor student academic progress and communicate with parents to assure student success.
Help students, when needed, to find other assistive services (such as students with IEPs or section 504 plans, tutoring, wrap around services, etc.
).
Act as a liaison between students and the following: parents, college instructors, high school counselors, and Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) services.
Contribute to the development and delivery of career readiness activities for students.
Assist marketing efforts of Launch U to Local Education Agencies (LEAs), parents, prospective students, and local employer champions.
Report progress and student updates to the Launch U Principal and Coordinator.
Attend conferences, training, and other meetings regarding Launch U as needed and directed.
Promote a positive school climate and engage students in their learning through dialogue and positive interactions in the classroom.
Guide remedial and tutorial instruction with students identified as needing additional help with course content.
Consult and meet with the instructional staff, student support services team, and administration to ensure that the students receive appropriate support services at the local district, college, and Kent ISD Launch U settings.
Participate in the intervention process by monitoring student progress, initiating and implementing strategies, and further support as part of a team.
Support pupil accounting procedures with communication and documentation.
Maintain a safe learning environment and monitor student behavior to maximize learning in the classroom, testing center, and in the online environment.
Assist the Launch U team with social media, newsletters, and website updates.
Participate in special events and/or evening activities that celebrate Launch U students or promote the Launch U program.
Engage in other duties as assigned by the Launch U Principal or Coordinator.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position.
It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Salary: $21.
84 per hour Benefits: Not benefits eligible Posting Dates: Open Until Filled Distribution: Internal & External To Apply: Kent Intermediate School District manages employment applications online.
No hardcopy applications/resumes will be accepted for this position.
Applications must be completed online at jobs.
kentisd.
org Please note, due to the large number of applications, we are unable to attend to e-mail or telephone inquiries on application status.
All candidates will be timely notified regarding their application status.
The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.
It is the policy of the Kent ISD School Board that no student, staff member or candidate for any position in the District shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, age, gender/sex, sexual orientation, marital status, height, weight, veteran status, political belief or physical/mental disability which does not impair their ability to perform adequately in the individual’s particular position or activity, excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or to be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the Kent ISD School Board is responsible for or receives financial assistance from the U.
S.
Department of Education.
The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: David Rogers, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Legal Services.
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Essential Job Qualifications Required: Two (2) years of college education in education or related areas is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with students from diverse backgrounds.
Strong communication/interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, teachers, staff, LEAs, etc.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention; also ability to organize, prioritize and work independently as well as schedule and produce work in a timely manner.
Ability to assist and support a student’s development of responsible behaviors while in the school environment.
Ability to interpret, analyze, and communicate student performance data to staff, administration, and other stakeholders.
Excellent computer skills: Must be able to work efficiently and effectively within Microsoft Office Suite and must be able to learn web-based applications related to the Launch U program.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Monitor student academic progress and communicate with parents to assure student success.
Help students, when needed, to find other assistive services (such as students with IEPs or section 504 plans, tutoring, wrap around services, etc.
).
Act as a liaison between students and the following: parents, college instructors, high school counselors, and Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) services.
Contribute to the development and delivery of career readiness activities for students.
Assist marketing efforts of Launch U to Local Education Agencies (LEAs), parents, prospective students, and local employer champions.
Report progress and student updates to the Launch U Principal and Coordinator.
Attend conferences, training, and other meetings regarding Launch U as needed and directed.
Promote a positive school climate and engage students in their learning through dialogue and positive interactions in the classroom.
Guide remedial and tutorial instruction with students identified as needing additional help with course content.
Consult and meet with the instructional staff, student support services team, and administration to ensure that the students receive appropriate support services at the local district, college, and Kent ISD Launch U settings.
Participate in the intervention process by monitoring student progress, initiating and implementing strategies, and further support as part of a team.
Support pupil accounting procedures with communication and documentation.
Maintain a safe learning environment and monitor student behavior to maximize learning in the classroom, testing center, and in the online environment.
Assist the Launch U team with social media, newsletters, and website updates.
Participate in special events and/or evening activities that celebrate Launch U students or promote the Launch U program.
Engage in other duties as assigned by the Launch U Principal or Coordinator.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position.
It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Salary: $21.
84 per hour Benefits: Not benefits eligible Posting Dates: Open Until Filled Distribution: Internal & External To Apply: Kent Intermediate School District manages employment applications online.
No hardcopy applications/resumes will be accepted for this position.
Applications must be completed online at jobs.
kentisd.
org Please note, due to the large number of applications, we are unable to attend to e-mail or telephone inquiries on application status.
All candidates will be timely notified regarding their application status.
The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.
It is the policy of the Kent ISD School Board that no student, staff member or candidate for any position in the District shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, age, gender/sex, sexual orientation, marital status, height, weight, veteran status, political belief or physical/mental disability which does not impair their ability to perform adequately in the individual’s particular position or activity, excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or to be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the Kent ISD School Board is responsible for or receives financial assistance from the U.
S.
Department of Education.
The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: David Rogers, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Legal Services.
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• Location : 2930 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI
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