UB M/S Education Specialist
Job Description
NACEE is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, ancestry or national origin.
Start Date: ASAP
Position Title: Upward Bound Math/Science Educational Specialist / Curriculum
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Position Reports To: Executive Director/President
Upward Bound Math/Science is an academic support program designed to increase high school student’s opportunities in attending college.
Job Summary
Upward Bound Math/Science Educational Specialist works directly with students in assessing their academic skills and designing individualized academic plans to prepare the students for academic success in college. The counselor also serves as a part of the UBMS professional team and helps plan and deliver leadership, career, college preparatory and cultural enrichment events and activities that help to prepare UBMS participants to succeed in college.
Responsibilities:
• Mentor and monitor Upward Bound Math/Science student participants.
• Work intensively with their families to help the students attain success through high school.
• Prepare students for entry into post-secondary education.
Specific Duties
• Commit 100% of scheduled time to the Upward Bound Math/Science program.
• Provide project services at office location and school sites.
• Conduct orientation workshops for participants.
• Interview students and prospective student and give advice regarding application process, program requirements, course requirements, etc.
• Monitor students’ attendance, behavior, grades, test scores, and credits earned; implement improvement strategies and action plans.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and project files.
• Assess family needs; make appropriate referrals and linkages for family support and prevention services.
• Keep a regular schedule for home visits with Upward Bound Math/Science families to build trusting relationships with students and families.
• Design and implement (with the director) after-school and summer programming.
• Demonstrate personal support for individual students; e.g., phone calls, notes, and personal contact during school vacations, etc.
• Maintain a congenial, supportive and accepting approach when working with participants.
• Provide academic advising for students; resolve individual admission problems with students and staff.
• Participate in staff development and in-service training meetings.
• Serve on Agency committees as appointed.
• Refer students to counselors, tutors, or external agencies as appropriate.
• Receive supervision from the Upward Bound Math/Science Coordinator as directed by the Project Director.
• Other duties assigned to meet UBMS program requirements.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field from an accredited college or university; two years related experience including the use of technology to accomplish job tasks; commitment to the advancement of socially, economically, and educationally disadvantaged individuals.
Preferred: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in guidance and counseling, education, administration or a related field; experience with socially, economically, and educationally disadvantaged individuals; background similar to that of Upward Bound participants.
Hours
Full-Time Federally Funded
Salary and Benefits
The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. NACEE offers an excellent benefits package, including annual and sick leave, paid holidays, life and health insurance, and retirement plan.
Application Instructions
A new, completed, and signed Application Form with resume and transcripts must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline. A resume is not considered an application but a supplement to the application. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application, but official transcripts will be needed if appointed to the position. The Agency does not return application materials. Applications are available on our website at www.nacee.net. Applications, resumes, and other information should be mailed to:
The Office of the Executive Director/President
North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence
Attn: Dr. Earnest L. Davis
6767 Madison Pike Suite #722
Huntsville, AL 35810