Gear Up Facilitator - IDEA Pharr College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Pharr, TX

14d • $55,174 - $63,450

About The Position

Role Mission: Role Mission: The GEAR UP Facilitator plays a key role in implementing GEAR UP initiatives at the campus and district levels to increase student academic performance and create pathways to post-secondary education. This position works collaboratively with both district and Education Service Center (ESC) staff to support GEAR UP partnership goals and objectives. This position is funded by federal GEAR UP funds.
The Facilitator provides leadership in developing creative approaches to improve academic outcomes and supports teachers, students, and parents in achieving GEAR UP goals. The role requires initiative, innovation, and a strong commitment to student success.
This position is grant-funded with Gear Up funds. This is a grant-funded position and funding may be extended. A grant-funded position has no guarantee of ongoing and indefinite employment. All duties and responsibilities tied to this position are allowable and allocable to the grant. The employee will work solely (100%) on allowable activities outlined in the grant program.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between 55,174 and 63,450, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees