NORN0359050-0000
2025-10-05T00:00:00
2025-10-03T00:00:00
Position Summary and Essential Job Functions: On-Track Coordinators will play an integral role supporting middle school students demonstrating attendance, academic, social, and/or behavioral risk factors, and provide personalized and immediate supports. On-Track Coordinators will serve as advocates and coaches for students who may otherwise fall off-track by collaborating with teachers, administrators, students, and families to ensure every student succeeds. This is an extraordinary opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced and results-oriented school environment, and are passionate about closing achievement gaps and developing the potential of all students regardless of life circumstance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Personalized Student Support:Build meaningful relationships and provide targeted support for a caseload of up to 60 students demonstrating attendance, academic, social, and/or behavioral risk factors.Engage students in one-on-one counseling and coaching sessions, serving as students’ champions and advocates.Promote seamless transitions between middle school and high school.Develop personalized achievement plans for all students; regularly engage students, families, and staff in conversations about progress relative to individualized achievement plans.Coordinate necessary academic and nonacademic interventions for each student, working in close collaboration with teachers, families, administration, social workers, counselors, and partners.Forge and maintain close partnerships with families, serve as a liaison between parents and the school, and engage families in regular conversations about student progress.2. Data Analysis:Analyze student data and early warning signs, and closely monitor student progress to provide proactive and preventative supports triggered by data. Implement data-driven systems, tools, and processes to maintain a pulse on student needs and progress.Participate in and co-facilitate weekly on-track data meetings with middle school faculty and staff.Collaborate with faculty and staff to analyze data and students’ on-track achievement levels.Coordinate interventions and support with staff in response to individual student data.Review on-track progress data with students and families.Maintain a careful log of student and family interactions, interventions, and student progress.3. On-Track Programming:Co-design and co-lead programming to support student on-track achievement.Staff summer transition programming, and preparing these students for successful transitions to high school.Participate in a learning cohort of On-Track Coordinators working in five high schools in urban communities in New York.Share resources and tools with other On-Track Coordinators and middle school teams. Required Knowledge and Skills: Deep understanding of urban districts and schools.Strong sense of accountability and responsibility for results.Experience working with high school-age youth and their families.Desire to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment.Excellent oral and written communication skills, including group facilitation.Ability to interact professionally and earn credibility with a diverse range of stakeholders.Outstanding interpersonal skills and teamwork.Ability to master new content quickly and work in a self-motivated manner.Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire students, families, and school staff.Strong critical thinking including synthesizing different types of data.Sense of humor, positive attitude, and willingness to work in a collaborative environment.Experience assessing and applying best practices at scale to drive results.Strong organizational and project management skills.Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet competing demands.Excellent computer skills; ability to use PowerPoint, Excel, Google apps, and the Internet.Strong belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels. Position Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in counseling, social work, teaching, and/or working with youth and families.Prior experience working with urban public schools.
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