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Contract Date: August 3, 2021 – May 27, 2022

Austin Partners in Education (APIE) is looking for motivated, student-centered individuals to join our College Readiness team for the 2021-22 school year! This is a full-time contract position that ends May 27, 2022.

APIE’s College Readiness program aims to increase the number of students participating in early college high school initiatives throughout the Austin Independent School District (AISD). These initiatives blend high school and college coursework to help students develop technical skills, earn dual college credit, and pursue in-demand career paths.

APIE’s College Readiness Advocates prepare students to meet academic college-readiness benchmarks outlined by the Texas Success Initiative through individualized and small-group tutoring in reading, writing, and math. Advocates also advise their students on college and career pathways and support their students in developing the non-academic skills necessary for a successful postsecondary experience. Lastly, Advocates work closely with program management to build and sustain community partnerships at assigned AISD campuses, and to help build a college-going culture within the school district.

Advocates work collaboratively with their teammates, supervisors, and campus partners to deliver holistic college readiness support for their students. At the same time, CR Advocates work independently to lead small classes and manage a caseload of up to 70 students. During on-board training, CR Advocates receive guidance on how to utilize APIE’s curriculum, create lesson plans, engage students, manage student behavior, and assist students with the college-going process. Advocates continue receiving professional development throughout the school year.

This position is ideal for an individual interested in pursuing a career in the education, social work, and/or nonprofit sectors. In addition to managing a tutoring caseload, CR Advocates will gain experience in creating and maintaining strategic partnerships, effectively managing competing priorities, and developing strong communication skills. Advocates will also need to be responsive and receptive to team leaders across multiple campuses and grade levels throughout the school year.

الواجبات والمسؤوليات المميزة:

• قيادة التدريس في الفصل الصغير و / أو تقديم مجموعة صغيرة ، في دعم الفصل كما هو محدد
• Manage a tutoring caseload of up to 70 students
• الاستفادة من المناهج الأكاديمية (فنون اللغة الإنجليزية والرياضيات) وغير الأكاديمية الخاصة بـ APIE لإنشاء خطط الدروس وأهداف التدريس المصممة خصيصًا لاحتياجات التعلم الفردية لكل طالب
• تقديم التغذية الراجعة في تحسين مناهج البرنامج واستراتيجيات الاتصال مع الطلاب
• Advise students regarding college readiness standards at various high schools throughout Austin
• إنشاء علاقات فعالة مع الطلاب وتعزيزها لضمان المشاركة في البرنامج وتشجيع ثقافة الذهاب إلى الكلية
• تتبع حضور الطلاب والتقدم الأكاديمي ومشاركة الطلاب بشكل فعال
• Collaborate with multiple APIE team leaders and AISD faculty and staff to increase student attainment of college ready status per the Texas Success Initiative
• Work with program supervisors to determine students’ academic needs and preparedness for the TSI Assessment
• إنشاء وصيانة واستخدام الشراكات مع جهات الاتصال داخل الحرم الجامعي
• Assist Program Supervisors with logistic coordination at assigned campuses
• أكمل واجبات الوظيفة الأخرى كما تم تعيينها

Supervision Received: APIE College Readiness Program Coordinators and other APIE team leaders.

Hourly Rate: $17.00

فوائد: Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid holidays, and paid time off. 

المؤهلات / المتطلبات:

• درجة البكالوريوس في التربية أو العمل الاجتماعي أو مجال ذي صلة
• خبرة في التدريس و / أو توجيه طلاب المدارس المتوسطة أو الثانوية المطلوبة
• بطاقة هوية صادرة عن جهة حكومية سارية والوصول إلى وسيلة نقل موثوقة
• Must be available to work 40 hours a week Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during the length of the contract
• تجربة التخرج زائد
• الطلاقة الإسبانية زائد

Knowledge / Skills / Ability

• التدريب التربوي في التعليم الثانوي أو مهارات القراءة والكتابة والرياضيات القوية (ما قبل الجبر ، والجبر المتوسط والوظائف ، والهندسة الأساسية والإحصاء)
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• المهارات التنظيمية الجيدة والمرونة أمر لا بد منه
• مهارات اتصال قوية؛ شفهيًا وكتابيًا
• سيُظهر المرشح مبادرة قوية ويجب أن يكون قادرًا على التكيف بسرعة
• سيظهر المرشح مثابرة قوية وقدرة على حل المشكلات ، خاصة في المواقف الصعبة
• يجب أن يكون إيجابيًا وأنيقًا وقادرًا على التواصل جيدًا مع مجموعات سكانية متنوعة ، مع التركيز بشكل خاص على العمل مع الشباب الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين 13 و 18 عامًا
• مهارات قيادية قوية مع القدرة على تعزيز وتنمية العلاقات مع طلاب المدارس المتوسطة والثانوية ، بما في ذلك التوجيه والتحفيز
• A proven “self-starter” with the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively while observing and complying with all standards of the supervisions
• Must have a commitment to work collaboratively and harmoniously with the APIE staff, colleagues, community resource agencies, and school district personnel
• قادرة على إدارة وظائف وظيفية متعددة في وقت واحد
• مريح لطرح الأسئلة والمتابعة حسب الحاجة

To Apply: Please email a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to collegeready@austinpartners.org بواسطة July 30th. Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please. Thank you for your interest!

Contract Date: August 3, 2021 – May 27, 2022

Austin Partners in Education (APIE) is looking for motivated, student-centered individuals to join our GEAR UP team for the 2021-22 school year! This is a full-time contract position that ends May 27, 2022.

The position is part of the GEAR UP grant program designed to improve student outcomes and readiness for academic success at all levels.

GEAR UP Advocates will be responsible for tutoring 10th grade students with the goal of improving students’ academic performance. The ideal candidates have experience working with children and/or young adults and display the patience and content knowledge necessary to provide quality instruction and support at the high school level.

GEAR UP Advocates work with students both inside and outside the classroom providing individualized and small-group tutoring in reading, writing, and math. Advocates also support students’ social-emotional growth and help students develop the non-academic skills necessary for a successful postsecondary experience. Lastly, Advocates work closely with program management to build and sustain community partnerships at assigned AISD campuses, and to help build a college-going culture within the school district.

Advocates work collaboratively with their teammates, supervisors, and campus partners to deliver holistic academic support for their students. At the same time, GEAR UP Advocates work independently to lead small classes and manage a caseload of 60-70 students. During on-board training, GEAR UP Advocates receive guidance on creating lesson plans, engaging students, managing student behavior, and working with classroom teachers. Advocates continue receiving professional development throughout the school year.

This position is ideal for an individual interested in pursuing a career in the education, social work, and/or nonprofit sectors. In addition to managing a tutoring caseload, GU Advocates will gain experience in creating and maintaining strategic partnerships, effectively managing competing priorities, and developing strong communication skills. Advocates will also need to be responsive and receptive to team leaders across multiple campuses and grade levels throughout the school year.

الواجبات والمسؤوليات المميزة:

• قيادة التدريس في الفصل الصغير و / أو تقديم مجموعة صغيرة ، في دعم الفصل كما هو محدد
• Document tutoring sessions, student progress and student engagement
• Employ proven tutoring techniques to help students complete homework, class assignments and prepare for tests
• Utilize classroom teacher’s curricula to supplement lesson plans and tutoring objectives tailored to each student’s individual learning needs
• Provide academic feedback to students, classroom teachers and facilitators on students tutoring progress.
• إنشاء علاقات فعالة مع الطلاب وتعزيزها لضمان المشاركة في البرنامج وتشجيع ثقافة الذهاب إلى الكلية
• Collaborate with multiple APIE team leaders and AISD faculty and staff to increase student attainment of course objectives and student passing rates
• إنشاء وصيانة واستخدام الشراكات مع جهات الاتصال داخل الحرم الجامعي
• مساعدة منسقي البرنامج بالتنسيق اللوجستي في الحرم الجامعي المعين
• أكمل واجبات الوظيفة الأخرى كما تم تعيينها

Supervision Received: APIE College Readiness Program Coordinators and other APIE team leaders

Hourly Rate: $17.00

فوائد: Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid holidays, and paid time off

المؤهلات / المتطلبات:

• A minimum of 30 hours of completed college coursework
• Bachelor Degree in Education, Social Work, or related field a plus
• خبرة في التدريس و / أو توجيه طلاب المدارس المتوسطة أو الثانوية المطلوبة
• بطاقة هوية صادرة عن جهة حكومية سارية والوصول إلى وسيلة نقل موثوقة
• Must be available to work 20-40 hours a week Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during the length of the contract
• الطلاقة الإسبانية زائد

المعرفة / المهارات / القدرة:

• التدريب التربوي في التعليم الثانوي أو مهارات القراءة والكتابة والرياضيات القوية (ما قبل الجبر ، والجبر المتوسط والوظائف ، والهندسة الأساسية والإحصاء)
• Ability to develop positive and professional rapport with students, teachers and school staff
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• المهارات التنظيمية الجيدة والمرونة أمر لا بد منه
• مهارات اتصال قوية؛ شفهيًا وكتابيًا
• Adaptability and strong initiative
• Tenacity and problem-solving ability, especially in challenging situations
• يجب أن يكون إيجابيًا وأنيقًا وقادرًا على التواصل جيدًا مع مجموعات سكانية متنوعة ، مع التركيز بشكل خاص على العمل مع الشباب الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين 13 و 18 عامًا
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to foster and grow relationships with high school students, including mentoring and motivating
• A proven “self-starter” with the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively while observing and complying with all standards of the supervisions
• مريح لطرح الأسئلة والمتابعة حسب الحاجة

To Apply: Please email a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to collegeready@austinpartners.org بواسطة July 30, 2021. Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please. Thank you for your interest!

Austin Partners in Education (APIE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving student college and career readiness through student-centric tutoring and mentoring programs.

With support from the Greater Texas Foundation, APIE has embarked on a three-year project designed to support the development of the P-TECH program at Akins Early College High School. The goals of the project are to help create a program model and framework, support the implementation of work-based learning experiences, and provide direct academic support to P-TECH students.

The Work-based Learning Specialist will be responsible for (1) facilitating and supporting the design and development of work-based learning activities in collaboration with project partners and (2) designing and developing supplemental academic support content and material for college-level P-TECH courses.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a project that will contribute to the growing body of knowledge about effective P-TECH programs. The Work-Based Learning Specialist will report to APIE’s Associate Director and collaborate closely with the APIE P-TECH Program Research and Project Manager.

What you will do:

• In collaboration with the Akins ECHS leadership team and industry partners, facilitate and support capacity-building efforts in the areas of work-based learning and academic support for the Akins ECHS P-TECH programs
• Collaborate with industry representatives to design and execute work-based learning experiences, including developing and documenting learning objectives, student outcomes, and operational details for career mentoring, facility visits, guest speakers, presentations, job shadowing, internships, etc.
• Create resources to support the development of work-based learning experiences, such as lesson plans and student pre and post-learning activities
• Lead the development of supplemental instructional content and strategies to provide students academic support for P-TECH program college-level courses
• Use promising practices and work-based learning frameworks to guide program development
• Develop processes for collecting student feedback to inform the design of student engagement strategies
• Serve as the primary contact for campus staff and industry partner representatives
• Coordinate the logistics of work-based learning activities and career mentoring activities
• Support industry partner/s with recruiting mentors
• Assist in training and supporting mentors
• Support student recruitment and outreach efforts at feeder middle schools
• Track and document student participation
• Provide consistent and timely communication to APIE leadership and school administration
• Provide recommendations for future program implementation

Who you are:

• You believe deeply in the role of education in driving economic mobility and believe all students should have equal educational opportunities.
• You have strong interpersonal skills in the areas of collaboration, creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, collaborative planning, and decision-making processes
• You are a strategic thinker and can develop activities that support both the career and mentorship program
• You have strong leadership skills with an ability to foster and grow relationships with teachers, campus administrators, industry partners, and students; you demonstrate knowledge and practice good judgment in matters dealing with school and student relations
• You have three years of experience in education or education-related nonprofit and have a Bachelor’s Degree in education or a related field
• You have educational training/background in secondary education and experience working with socio-economically and ethnically diverse student populations
• You have a background in instruction or have expertise in instructional content creation
• You have effective oral and written communication skills and can deliver information in a clear, concise, and logical manner through face-to-face presentations and written communication
• You have strong organizational skills and will deliver on commitments to partners
• You can adapt quickly to changing environments and expectations, maintain composure working in stressful situations or unpredictable environments, and can make decisions with limited information
• You’re confident making decisions independently and can work with minimal supervision
• You can interpret and leverage data to make sound program decisions
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• You can communicate program vision, goal, and progress effectively to various stakeholders and can facilitate working groups and build consensus
• You exhibit strong initiative and demonstrate a growth mindset and a willingness to take in new information and perspectives to inform your work; you are comfortable working iteratively

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Organization is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, evaluate and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation or other legally protected status. The Organization will make every effort to ensure that both the letter and spirit of laws prohibiting employment discrimination are fully implemented.

Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to careers@austinpartners.org.