IDEA Public Schools · 7 hours ago
Gear Up Facilitator - IDEA Elsa College Prep (Immediate Opening)
Hidalgo County, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $63K/yrIDEA Public Schools is dedicated to ensuring that every child can go to college, and they are seeking a GEAR UP Facilitator to implement initiatives that enhance student academic performance and create pathways to post-secondary education. The Facilitator will lead efforts to support students, teachers, and parents, while managing grant-funded activities to achieve GEAR UP goals.
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Responsibilities
Promote GEAR UP goals and initiatives to students, parents, teachers, and stakeholders through innovative approaches
Support and initiate methods to improve the implementation of GEAR UP goals and activities
Conduct and support campus-based student activities that align with GEAR UP objectives
Conduct professional development on GEAR UP initiatives for teachers, staff, and parents
Monitor student academic progress on a regular basis
Utilize data to customize interventions and advisements based on individual student needs
Ensure 100% of the GEAR UP cohort is served annually
Maintain student confidentiality
Maintain an accurate cohort roster annually
Secure and maintain proper, complete, and accurate documentation of all grant initiatives, activities, and use of funds
Submit accurate GEAR UP budget and In-Kind reports along with necessary supporting documentation by designated due dates
Report student, parent, and teacher activities on the GEAR UP database in a timely manner
Adhere to GEAR UP timelines, benchmarks, and compliance requirements
Conduct family sessions and workshops as designated by the grant
Coordinate and chaperone annual college tours
Recruit and coordinate mentor and tutor activities to support student success
Ensure prompt attendance and active participation at all mandatory GEAR UP meetings, including monthly facilitator meetings, technical assistance meetings, and campus/district leadership team meetings
Participate in monthly academic team meetings and collaborate with administrators and teachers to advance GEAR UP goals
Recruit tutors and conduct tutor trainings
Coordinate and document tutor activities
Recruit mentors and coordinate mentor engagement
Assist the principal in managing the GEAR UP campus budget
Participate in the development, execution, and evaluation of GEAR UP campus activities and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required
Experience in teaching, academic advising, or program coordination
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to analyze and apply data for student support and program improvement
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Proficiency in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
Capacity to work effectively with teachers, administrators, students, and families
Minimum of 197 total working days, including 5 days prior to and 5 days after the teaching calendar
Requires occasional extended workdays, weekends, and summer sessions
This position is part of a seven-year grant commitment
Benefits
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.
IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Company
IDEA Public Schools
IDEA Public Schools believes that each child can go to college.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.9MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2017-11-01Grant· $3.9M
Leadership Team
Alejandra Loya
Chief of Staff to CEO & Superintendent
Tarah Burris
Sr. Vice President Partnerships, Persistence, and Completion at IDEA Public Schools
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