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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.

Tâches et responsabilités caractéristiques:

• Diriger des cours en petite classe et / ou fournir un soutien en petit groupe, en classe, comme assigné
• Manage a tutoring caseload of up to 70 students
• Utiliser les programmes académiques et non académiques de l'APIE (English Language Arts and Math) pour créer des plans de cours et des objectifs de tutorat adaptés aux besoins d'apprentissage individuels de chaque élève
• Fournir des commentaires sur l'amélioration du programme d'études et des stratégies de communication avec les étudiants
• Advise students regarding college readiness standards at various high schools throughout Austin
• Créer et favoriser des relations efficaces avec les étudiants pour assurer la participation au programme et encourager une culture universitaire
• Suivez efficacement l'assiduité des étudiants, les progrès scolaires et l'engagement des étudiants
• 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
• Établir, maintenir et utiliser des partenariats avec des contacts sur le campus
• Assist Program Supervisors with logistic coordination at assigned campuses
• Effectuer les autres tâches assignées

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

Hourly Rate: $17.00

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

Qualifications / Exigences:

• Baccalauréat en éducation, en travail social ou dans un domaine connexe
• Expérience du tutorat et / ou du mentorat d'élèves du collège ou du secondaire requis
• Pièce d'identité valide émise par le gouvernement et accès à un moyen de transport fiable
• 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
• Expérience diplômée un plus
• La maîtrise de l'espagnol est un plus

Knowledge / Skills / Ability

• Formation pédagogique dans l'enseignement secondaire ou bonnes compétences en lecture, en écriture et en mathématiques (pré-algèbre, algèbre intermédiaire et fonctions, et géométrie et statistiques de base)
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Bonnes compétences organisationnelles et flexibilité indispensables
• De solides compétences en communication; verbal et écrit
• Le candidat fera preuve d'une forte initiative et devra être capable de s'adapter rapidement
• Le candidat fera preuve d'une forte ténacité et d'une capacité à résoudre des problèmes, en particulier dans des situations difficiles
• Doit être positif, aimable et capable de bien communiquer avec des populations diverses, en mettant un accent particulier sur le travail avec les jeunes de 13 à 18 ans
• Solides compétences en leadership et capacité à favoriser et à développer des relations avec les élèves des collèges et lycées, y compris le mentorat et la motivation
• 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
• Capable de gérer simultanément plusieurs fonctions professionnelles
• A l'aise pour poser des questions et faire un suivi au besoin

To Apply: Please email a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to collegeready@austinpartners.org par 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.

Tâches et responsabilités caractéristiques:

• Diriger des cours en petite classe et / ou fournir un soutien en petit groupe, en classe, comme assigné
• 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.
• Créer et favoriser des relations efficaces avec les étudiants pour assurer la participation au programme et encourager une culture universitaire
• Collaborate with multiple APIE team leaders and AISD faculty and staff to increase student attainment of course objectives and student passing rates
• Établir, maintenir et utiliser des partenariats avec des contacts sur le campus
• Aider les coordonnateurs de programme avec la coordination logistique sur les campus assignés
• Effectuer les autres tâches assignées

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

Hourly Rate: $17.00

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

Qualifications / Exigences:

• A minimum of 30 hours of completed college coursework
• Bachelor Degree in Education, Social Work, or related field a plus
• Expérience du tutorat et / ou du mentorat d'élèves du collège ou du secondaire requis
• Pièce d'identité valide émise par le gouvernement et accès à un moyen de transport fiable
• 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
• La maîtrise de l'espagnol est un plus

Connaissances / compétences / capacité:

• Formation pédagogique dans l'enseignement secondaire ou bonnes compétences en lecture, en écriture et en mathématiques (pré-algèbre, algèbre intermédiaire et fonctions, et géométrie et statistiques de base)
• Ability to develop positive and professional rapport with students, teachers and school staff
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Bonnes compétences organisationnelles et flexibilité indispensables
• De solides compétences en communication; verbal et écrit
• Adaptability and strong initiative
• Tenacity and problem-solving ability, especially in challenging situations
• Doit être positif, aimable et capable de bien communiquer avec des populations diverses, en mettant un accent particulier sur le travail avec les jeunes de 13 à 18 ans
• 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
• A l'aise pour poser des questions et faire un suivi au besoin

To Apply: Please email a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to collegeready@austinpartners.org par 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.