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Mesquite Independent School District

Specialist - College and Career Readiness (NMHS)

Mesquite Independent School District
Mesquite, TXPosted 2 weeks ago
Professional - Teacher Level (Secondary)/onsitemid

Job Description

Teacher Compensation Plan (192 Days)
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To: Prinicpal
EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve student enrollment in collegiate classes in high school and post-graduation. Assist the administrative staff in providing a rigorous college-bound culture for students and facilitate the delivery of student opportunities to ensure student success in postsecondary collegiate endeavors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
  • Valid Texas Teacher Certificate
  • Master’s Degree Preferred
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
  • Thorough understanding of school operation and pedagogy
  • Experience with differentiation of instruction
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge and experience in best practices and high-yield strategies
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive problem-solving skills demonstrating initiative and teamwork
  • A strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to the improvement of instruction for students
  • Knowledge and understanding of the requirements and challenges associated with advanced academic classes
  • A commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational opportunities for all
EXPERIENCE:
  • Three to five years of successful classroom experience and/or three to five years experience working in the college access landscape.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
  • Plan, implement, communicate, and evaluate TSIA2 testing for the purpose of dual credit and/or college enrollment
  • Manage all aspects of college acceptance and enrollment for the graduating seniors, including but not limited to applications, Dallas Promise path, scholarships, and financial aid
  • Act as the campus dual credit manager
  • Knowledge of CCMR A-F accountability
  • Develop and implement ways to grow all levers relating to college readiness
  • Ability to track and organize data
  • Ability to effectively engage with feeder pattern schools, staff members, and parents to inform, encourage and grow college readiness programming
  • Disseminate information and provide training regarding current research and new developments in assigned areas
  • Develop and manage student celebration initiatives with regards to dual credit and college readiness
  • Work in tandem with school counselors, advanced academics team, administrators, and CCMR committee to ensure all parties are actively working towards a college-going culture for all students
  • Manage relationship and campus plan with all college advisors assigned to your campus
  • Engage in professional development to grow knowledge and skills in the area of postsecondary readiness and attainment
  • Perform other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • None
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
  • Writing routine reports and correspondence.
  • Interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to meet deadlines from multiple assignment requests on a frequent basis.
Physical demands/environmental factors:
  • Intermittent walking, sitting and standing.
  • Reaching with hands and arms frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

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About Mesquite Independent School District
1001-5000 employees
Mesquite, Texas, US
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