Male Leadership Coach - Northeast ECHS

Communities In Schools of Central Texas • Sunset Valley, TX

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Male Student Achievement Program – Communities In Schools of Central Texas Northeast Early College High School Are you passionate about helping young men thrive in school and beyond? Do you believe in the power of mentorship, brotherhood, and leadership development to change lives? If so, we invite you to consider joining Communities In Schools of Central Texas as a Male Leadership Coach. Who We Are Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation’s largest and most effective dropout prevention organization. For over 40 years, CIS has surrounded students with a community of support—empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. The Male Student Achievement Program (MSAP) is a transformative, school-based leadership and peer support program for male-identifying high school students that empowers male students to make their communities stronger, and builds a positive brotherhood of support. The pillars of MSAP are critical mentoring, leadership development, developing a positive view of male masculinity, , academic coaching, and post-secondary access. The program works by: developing a close relationship with a skilled caring adult creating a community of accountability among the young men expanding horizons through enrichment experiences exposing students to college, and career opportunities in Central Texas creating leadership opportunities and opportunities for students to give back to the community The Opportunity We are hiring a full-time Male Leadership Coach for Northeast HS in Austin ISD. In this role, you will lead a cohort of young men through weekly group sessions, provide individualized case management, and coordinate experiences that help them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a high school campus-based position. Occasional evening and weekend work is expected. A typical workday mirrors school hours.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working with boys and young men of color, ideally in a school, nonprofit, or community-based setting
• Strong group facilitation skills and the ability to lead discussions rooted in identity, leadership, and resilience
• A collaborative and strengths-based approach to working with students, families, and school teams
• Experience managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments
• A commitment to cultural humility in youth development
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, education, or a related field—or equivalent lived and professional experience
• Spanish/English bilingual skills
• Lived experience as a Black or Latinx male is strongly encouraged and highly valued but not required

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly MSAP group sessions and leadership development curriculum
• Build supportive relationships with students through one-on-one check-ins, case management, and crisis response
• Partner with school staff, families, and CIS teammates to remove barriers to student success
• Connect students with enrichment opportunities including college visits, career exploration, and service-learning projects
• Support identity development and social-emotional growth through culturally responsive mentoring
• Document student progress and maintain accurate case notes and data in the CIS database
• Coordinate end-of-year celebrations such as National Decision Day and other MSAP events
• Plan, coordinate, and lead MSAP events such as field trips and retreats
• Serve as a visible, trustworthy role model and presence on campus

Benefits

• Salary: Starting at $3,550/month, commensurate with experience and internal equity
• Time Off: 4+ weeks of paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid summer leave, and 2 weeks of paid vacation
• Benefits: 100% employer-paid base medical insurance, dental, vision, FSA, EAP, life and disability coverage, and professional development
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with employer match
• Work Culture: An inclusive environment where you are encouraged to bring your full self to work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level