Academic Specialist 1/11/24Part Time--Bronx

　　Job ID: 006813Description:Curtis High School (105 Hamilton Avenue)

　　$15- $25 an hour

　　Position Summary:* *The Children’s Aid (CA) Community School Program at Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School has created a thriving partnership that serves under-represented students and their families with the infusion of an array of services. CA leadership is seeking qualified and dedicated candidates to serve as a tutor for a specific caseload of 25-30 students who have been identified as needing additional academic support. Fannie Lou Hamer students are required to complete portfolios in various subject areas and pass the ELA Regents Exam in order to qualify for graduation.

　　This is a part-time position with a salary of $25 per hour, working roughly 20-25 hours per week. Ability to work between the hours of 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.

　　Reports to: Assistant Program Director

　　Responsibilities:

　　Help students develop long-term educational and organizational strategies that will improve academic practice and learning

　　Guide students to complete their portfolios by helping with research and extensive editing

　　Assist each student with his/her homework or remedial work as needed

　　Facilitate group test prep sessions

　　Input program data into organizational computer system on a regular basis

　　Assist the Assistant Program Director in collecting and analyzing performance data that will be helpful in developing students’ academic profile and submitting an IAP (Individual Academic Plan) for each participant

　　Provide feedback to the Assistant Program Director and teachers that will help improve participants’ performance at the school

　　Actively participate in teacher-led team meetings and parent/teacher conferences

　　Communicate with the Assistant Program Director on any issues that may affect participants’ academic performance or attendance

　　Proactively communicate with students and parents regarding attendance, performance, improvement, and effort

　　Implement attendance improvement interventions for students who have been identified as chronically absent

　　Minimum Qualifications: **

　　Prospective candidates should possess a minimum of a high school diploma/GED or Associate’s Degree

　　Strong verbal and written communication skills

　　Ability to establish meaningful relationships with young people using a caring approach

　　Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

　　Ability to work as part of a team within a school community

　　Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required

　　Requirements:Job Type Part Time

　　Location --Bronx

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