Academic Specialist | McFarland Middle School | (Othello, WA)
Core
Increase GEAR UP student academic performance through direct tutoring, mentoring, and development of positive academic behaviors and non-cognitive skills.
Role type
Student Services Coordinator/Advisor
Builds
College and career readiness pathways for low-income and underrepresented middle school students
Domain
Education (K-12) / Federal Grant Program (GEAR UP)
Required skills
Student mentoring, college/career exploration guidance, field trip planning, data collection and documentation, computer proficiency (Google Workspace, MS Office)
Preferred skills
School program knowledge, student success expertise, organizational familiarity, data management, academic support experience
Responsibilities
Mentoring and advising students to increase college and career readiness, Guiding students with college and career exploration, Plan and supervise field trips to college campuses, Work as a team with GEAR UP staff, classroom teachers, counselors, and administrators, Monitor, collect, and document student data for assessment and reporting requirements