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LICENSED VACANCY
Position is for the 2023-2024 school year.
POSITION: Coordinator, Academic Support
LOCATION: Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts (MESA)
PAY RANGE: $57,000 - $118,395 Annual Salary
CALENDAR: 190 Days
REPORTS TO: School Director
SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is an 9th-12th grade Expeditionary Learning (EL) school, recognized for its emphasis on the visual arts. From animation to advertising, photography to pottery, the visual arts are woven into the delivery of all content standards. MESA students demonstrate achievement every day in the following areas: mastery of knowledge and skill, character, and high-quality work.
Community partnerships help students experience and explore the value of and opportunities within a mastery and passion for the visual arts. Students graduate from MESA with a portfolio of work to support them in their post-secondary adventure. To learn more about the school culture, please visit MESA.
WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits Page.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Colorado teaching license with an appropriate English or Social Studies endorsement required. Endorsement in both English Language Arts and Social Studies preferred.
- Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, *or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework. *
- 3-5 years’ experience working with high school students preferred.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:
DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
- Develop schoolwide systems for identifying and addressing student achievement/academic performance issues.
- Identify specific students demonstrating early warning signs of disengagement, lack of success in coursework, and/or not being on track for graduation.
- Collect relevant student success data and monitor student progress.
- Work closely with families of at-risk students to increase communication and engage parents/guardians in ways to support students who are disengaged or struggling academically.
INSTRUCTION AND INTERVENTION
- Support students in a freshman seminar course to develop a strong academic mindset, close skill gaps, and maintain routines/habits to improve student learning outcomes.
- Assist students in goal setting and developing organizational and study skills.
- Employ a range of effective instructional practices to give students the support they need to complete coursework and meet standards in core content areas.
- Implement proactive and high leverage intervention strategies with students.
- Use ongoing assessment of student progress to regularly communicate with students, staff, and families regarding progress and goals.
CULTURE AND CHARACTER
- Commit to raising levels of achievement for all students, including those performing below grade level.
- Build and reinforce a positive culture of learning and exemplify the spirit of MESA CREW
- Demonstrate perseverance in the face of challenges.
- Collaborate and communicate with staff in the development of school structures that support student learning.
- Be willing to give and receive support from peers to improve academic success across the school.
- Participate in professional development and staff meetings.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
- External applicants must complete an application online at: Work in Mapleton!
- Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting and Hiring.
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS