English Language Learners Success Coach

Commonwealth Charter Academy•Harrisburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Success Coach- English Language Learners Position Description Working from and reporting full-time to one of our Family Service Centers in Pennsylvania, the Success Coach will be responsible for guiding one or more cohorts of students toward college/career readiness through successful completion of the school program. The Success Coach's work with students will be balanced between academic support (in conjunction with virtual teachers) and advisory activities. In order to be successful in any role at CCA, employee must carry out all responsibilities in such a way that demonstrates and models the values of CCA, abides by all standards and behaves in a professional and engaged manner at all times. The Success Coach will assist teachers with educational and instructional activities, and non-teaching tasks. The Success coach will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Bi-Lingual (Spanish preferred)
Experience with the challenges of not being a native English speaker
Strong multi-cultural skills
Strong technology skills (especially with internet, Microsoft OS and Microsoft Office programs)
Customer focused approach
Ability to motivate and assist students with school coursework
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in an innovative, fast paced environment
Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team
Ability to work evening hours occasionally to support students and families
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
Possess Paraprofessional or Teaching Certification in Pennsylvania
Experience and demonstrated interest in working with youth (both strivers and strugglers) in a diverse urban environment
Experience working in a school or other educational environment
Valid PA Driver's License
Appropriate Automobile Insurance Coverage
Must be able to commute to a Family Service Center regardless of commute complexity.
Candidates must reside within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Preferred

Responsibilities

Support students who are English Language Learners in learning the English Language and the culture of their community
Arrange for translation services as necessary
Assist students in their courses by providing motivation and support
Work collaboratively with a team of teachers (virtual) to ensure that all students in the cohort are on track and successfully progressing through the program
Assist students with daily assignments and projects to increase understanding
Clarify directions, rubrics and project requirements
Assist Virtual Teachers with keeping student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts
Participate in the organization and administration of State Testing, as directed
Maintain a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment at all times
Develop and implement strategies that encourage student collaboration and teamwork
Support a cohort of students, ensuring that all students are successfully progressing through the program and that parents have a central point of contact for discussions on their student
Monitor students' attendance, participation, and academic performance
Develop and monitor individualized Action Plans for each student, including working with students to set goals for getting back on track and communicating with parents/caretakers and school staff
Act as main point of contact for parents, teachers and other staff members regarding students in escalation; plan and deliver workshops related to general work/study habits, working effectively in teams, test-taking strategies and 21st century learning skills