Academic Support Coordinator jobs in Danbury, CT

NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

March 17, 2023

POSITION TITLE: Student Coordinator - Summer Academic Enrichment Program
LOCATION: Reed Intermediate Summer School
START DATE: July 3, 2023
SALARY RANGE: $20 - $25/Hourly

Qualifications:

• Must have completed the equivalent of 2 years of study or more at an accredited institution of higher education

OR have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a public school classroom setting.

• Familiarity with the Second Step program desired.

• Ability to assist students in social-emotional skill building, with little-to-no guidance.

• Strong, verbal and written, communication skills.

• Ability to provide a nurturing and calm environment for students.

• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills required.

• High regard for confidentiality.

• Ability to follow directions and to be flexible.

• Commitment to contributing to a positive culture for students and other staff.

Responsibilities:

• Identify social-emotional needs in students needing support, under the direction of the summer support staff.

• Influence positive development of social-emotional skills.

• Assist students in the transition into the summer school program, and from the summer school program to the

extended-day, Summer Splash program, located at the Newtown Community Center. Some travel required.

• Assist with dismissal of the summer school program, under the direction of the Program Administrator and or

Summer Program Supervisor.

• Produce a written, daily log of interaction with students for daily submission to the program Administrator.

• Commitment to the following schedule: July 3, 2023 through July 27, 2023 (Monday – Thursday). The first week,

due to the July 4 Holiday, the program will take place Monday through Friday, but not on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Planned time off is strongly discouraged. You are compensated for dates worked during the program.

• Hours for the Student Coordinator are 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., during the above referenced dates. Additional hours

may be available from time to time, as requested by the Director of Continuing Education.

• Attend a mandatory, staff planning meeting on June 26, 2023, from 9am to 12pm. You are compensated for this

time.

• Maintain the districts expected code of conduct and ethics.

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for all students.

• Other activities as assigned by the Program Administrator and or Director of Continuing Education.

The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and
community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse,
dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!

APPLICATION: Interested applicants are invited to apply online by March 24, 2023 via the following link:

https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The
Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or
federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.