Academic Coordinator

Position Description: In CC Prep’s non-traditional education & training environment, the Academic Coordinator (AC) serves as an instructional coach for learning facilitators, building the professional capacity of Facilitators, in order to meet student’s individual needs. The AC works closely with the Director of Academics and Training to implement professional learning, instructional leadership, and programmatic iterations, as well as organizational continuous improvement initiatives, through lenses of current and historical student data aligned with industry-recognized standards and best practices. The AC is responsible for three key functions; Facilitating & Managing Instructional Coaching, Unit-Based Leadership, and Organizational Engagement with examples of responsibilities within each function as follows:

Facilitating & Managing Instructional Coaching

• Conducting informal observations of courses, establishing goals prior to and holding reflection meetings after each observation
• Reviewing Learning Facilitator lesson plans weekly, and Student individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) upon creation and updating for fidelity.
• Supporting in the growth and development of the Staff Professional Learning Plan 
• May step into model co-teaching or to co-facilitate a course in the absence of a Learning Facilitator
• Planning and preparing materials for coaching sessions and facilitation of department meetings
• Collaborates with coordinators on planning and execution of unit-based events (classroom data conversations, student-led conferences, midterms/finals, and other related events)

Unit-Based Leadership 

• Developing and submitting reports, reviews, observation notes, as agreed upon with the director
• Coordinates all aspects of daily class logistics (technology, software, class materials, and other related duties)
• Collects & analyzes data, best practices, and current literature for contribution to the overall program and/or curriculum design, development, and iteration.
• Collects & analyzes data to report on Unit KPIs and DCPCSB PMF progress as well as challenges and recommended solutions
• Collaborating with coordinators and Data team to support staff in student service
• Collaborating with the Student Success Unit to ensure inclusive and holistic program iteration focused on positive student outcomes
• Maintains continuity of messaging between classroom staff, students, and Director
• Works with the Director to develop and deliver in-house professional development and training
• Under the direction of the Director, implementing accountability and quality control measures to ensure program fidelity

Organizational Engagement

• Model professionalism and organizational core values across roles and functions within the organization, thoughtfully considering personal contributions to the environment
• Active contribution and/or participation in cross unit collaboration and external-facing CC Prep engagements (student recruitment events, organization-community engagement, and other similar activities.)
• Reflects on student progress, staff progress, and personal practice to grow and improve
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, Coaching, or other education-related degree
• At least 2 years of prior experience teaching a content or certification course within an alternative setting
• Must be able to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with a diverse population of students and staff
• Must be able to respectfully ask tough questions, speak truth to power, as well as give and receive critical feedback to grow as a staff member and serve as a model for students
• Must be a lifelong learner with a growth mindset and an unwavering commitment to student success

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare, Vision, & Dental coverage
• Retirement
• Ongoing internal and external Professional Learning opportunities

Disclaimer

This position description is non-exhaustive, and CC Prep reserves the right to amend this content at any time. Candidates will be subject to a Background Check, as a condition for employment.  Work conditions reflect an indoor academic and training professional setting. CC Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer.