INSPIRE WIA Program Coordinator, John Muir Charter School, Los Angeles, CA

INSPIRE WIA Program Coordinator

Posted on: August 5, 2014
Posted by: John Muir Charter School

The Program Coordinator is employed by John Muir Charter School (JMCS) and is responsible for program oversight, classroom instruction and oversight of the entire vocational and educational program of youth participating in the INSPIRE WIA Program. The mission of INSPIRE is to create equitable and reciprocal relationships between local universities and community-based organizations for the purpose of carrying out community-centered participatory action research, meaningful service-learning projects, and research-based educational programming and training The JMCS/INSPIRE Program Coordinator will guide the INSPIRE/JMCS staff team to implement each of these components.

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for assisting students in the INSPIRE WIA program to complete their WIA modules, INSPIRE specific program components, secondary education, and to provide necessary support services to enable participants to be successful. The Program Coordinator will assist with enrolling and assessing students to determine the proper course of study that will lead to a high school diploma and prepare students and participants for a successful transition to post-secondary education, vocational training or the workforce. The Program Coordinator's primary role will be to oversee the instruction of students in core academic subjects, preparation for CAHSEE testing, and completing modules specific to INSPIRE WIA's mission in youth development. The Program Coordinator must embody the values of social justice in education for the school, by ensuring that curriculum and instruction promote critical thinking. The Program Coordinator should have a foundation in Intersectionality, Critical Race Theory, Freirean Education Models, Gender theories, and Critical Pedagogy. The Program Coordinator reports directly to the INSPIRE Executive Director and the JMCS WIA Director.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall supervision at the school site, including consistent implementation of attendance and discipline policies (established working closely with the INSPIRE Executive Director and JMCS WIA Director).
• Oversight of JMCS instructional programs at INSPPIRE WIA, including planning, teaching, assessment and reflection on the success or challenges of JMCS instructional programs.
• Oversight of INSPIRE WIA specific instructional programs, including critical pedagogy, intersectionality, feminism, critical race theory, social and educational justice, community building, and service-learning.
• Maintain individual confidential student educational files including work samples, lesson plans, educational progress, attendance sheets and educational service plans.
• Establish parameters for off-site field trip supervision and responsibilities, and delegate as appropriate.
• Identify students with special needs and former special education plans, obtain past IEPs and work with the district office to provide special education services, or develop a 504 Plan for identified students. The Program Coordinator will maintain student confidential files as needed.
• Establish, monitor and evaluate all standardized testing for students including, CAHSEE, TABE, GED, CELDT, etc. Collect testing data and analyze for changes in JMCS instructional practices, insure student performance data is properly recorded and reported to JMCS and INSPIRE admin.
• Establish, monitor and evaluate students' use of online educational tools including, Skills Tutor, Kahn Academy, Rosetta Stone, etc. Record and report appropriate data to JMCS admin.
• Review, recommend and purchase necessary and appropriate materials and equipment with the INSPIRE Executive Director's authorization.
• Oversight of attendance tracking in PowerSchool, including P1, P2 and coursework attendance reporting.
• Supervision of four or more additional full-time staff, including interviewing candidates, hiring, reviewing, disciplining or terminating employees when necessary, maintaining staff files and insuring staff meet the requirements of the JMCS and INSPIRE employee handbooks.
• Lead INSPIRE and JMCS staff in setting goals for staff performance and student performance; coordinate professional development as needed to meet those goals.
• Provide staff professional development and trainings, coordinate cross staff trainings to emphasize the individual strengths of staff members as part of a greater youth development team.
• Assist in leading the creative vision for INSPIRE specific curriculum development.
• Create or draw on core content practices to be used across JMCS and INSPIRE school sites.
• Assist JMCS and INSPIRE staff teachers in establishing a vision for their site specific program content
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of an INSPIRE Research Handbook (collaborative with teachers, and ED), including planning long term research mission of research, core research practices, scaffolds, graphic organizers, handouts, charts, etc…
• Oversee INSPIRE/JMCS sites, including building relationships with site hosts and helping JMCS and INSPIRE staff to resolve site problems or issues.
• Develop and implement program evaluation tools for each INSPIRE/JMCS site, incorporate program evaluation into direct instruction and programing, prepare monthly programmatic reports for the INSPIRE Executive Director and JMCS WIA Director.
• Maintain petty cash for both sites.
• Review and approve budgets for any expenses over $50.
• Review all check vouchers before submitting to the INSPIRE Executive Director for final approval.
• Manage all Office Depot purchases and purchases from other vendors
• Assist with development/expansion as needed for INSPIRE/JMCS sites, including major purchases, grants, etc.

SHARED TEACHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight of the development and maintenance of JMCS Student Achievement Plans for all students.
• Develop and maintain instruction plans to provide well-rounded individualized and group instruction as appropriate for both academic and INPSIRE specific curricula.
• Participate in and oversee instruction of students across the entire JMCS curriculum of high school subjects.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the classroom management standards, consistent with the JMCS and INSPIRE student handbook.
• Enroll students into appropriate courses in PowerSchool and track coursework attendance weekly.
• Act as on-site liaison between Muir and INSPIRE staff.
• Work and coordinate with other staff to incorporate practical academic learning experiences related to life skills, leadership, vocational training and other appropriate subjects.
• Oversee the preparation of teacher daily, weekly and monthly lesson plans.
• Identify and use appropriate tools to assess, document and report student periodic and final progress.
• Utilize a variety of appropriate instructional methods to address different learning styles.
• Assess student need for and provide special tutoring as necessary.
• Assist in identification of outside resources related to education.
• Identify and provide opportunities in the classroom for students to demonstrate leadership skills.
• Lead weekly meetings with JMCS and INSPIRE staff to discuss student progress and programmatic issues.
• Inform INSPIRE staff as appropriate of student issues that affect student progress.
• Maintain student grades and grade book. Provide updates to JMCS and INSPIRE staff regularly.
• Monitor and maintain staff and student compliance with INSPIRE and JMCS program requirements.
• Monitor and maintain records of student progress in the attainment of the GED and High School Diploma.
• Monitor student need and completion of the JMCS Computer Demonstration
• Enter final semester grades for all students.
• Monitor and assist with student completion of their Senior Portfolio
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Program Coordinator will insure the completion of all necessary paperwork as required by JMCS and INSPIRE administrations, as well as any paperwork requested by the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (NCSOS). (The NCSOS approved and oversees the John Muir Charter School and provides JMCS with administrative support.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to engage disenfranchised young people from "at risk" conditions in meaningful, interesting and creative learning experiences
• Experience as a department head, lead teacher, or other leadership experience involving oversight of three or more individuals
• Demonstrated knowledge in developing class and individual learning plans for students.
• Dedication to the basic philosophy of INSPIRE, the principles of social and educational justice, community building, and service-learning
• Be able to integrate leadership development in the classroom and empower youth through knowledge, literacy and numeracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Education or any related field

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• California Multiple Subjects Credential or Single Subject Credential required, multiple authorizations in core academic subjects preferred. People of color, women and individuals with Tier 1 or Tier II administrative credentials are strongly encouraged to apply or complete a credential within the first year of employment.

COMPENSATION

$55,102 - $62,343 (to be determined based upon experience and qualifications). Medical, dental, and vision benefits are provided. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position. This is a non-traditional year-round school setting with 260 work days, and will include some work hours and work days not found on traditional school calendars. JMCS staff accrue up to four weeks of paid vacation time annually.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a letter of introduction, resume, 2 letters of reference, and a copy of any held credentials to: Alejandro Covarrubias, INSPIRE Executive Director atalejandro@inspirela.org.

For more information, please see:

http://www.johnmuircs.com/Muir-Careers/Job-Openings/Full-time-Program-Coordinator---INSPIRE-WIA-Los-Angeles/index.html or http://www.inspirela.org/

Program Coordinator, The Foundation for Living Beauty, Pasadena, CA

Program Coordinator

Posted on: July 22, 2013
Application deadline: August 21, 2013
Posted by: The Foundation for Living Beauty

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Coordinator position functions within the Living Beauty team to perform a variety of program development and administrative duties. The Program Coordinator oversees the coordination and administration of all programs including planning, organizing, and controlling program activities; public relations development through community education, involvement and support.

MISSION

The mission of The Foundation for Living Beauty is to empower women to increase their self-esteem, physical wellness, and emotional stability while coping with the taxing affects of cancer and chemotherapy.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Coordinator performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:

Program Development

• Commitment to the values expressed in the mission of The Foundation for Living Beauty and demonstrates behavior consistent with those values
• Plan the delivery of overall programs and activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization, including retreats, sisterhood day programs and fundraising efforts
• Manage a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the programs and to identify areas for improvement
• Report evaluation findings to the Executive Director and recommend changes to enhance the program, as appropriate
• Monitor the program activities on a regular basis and conduct event evaluations according to the program evaluation framework
• Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization
• Ensure that program activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards
• Develop forms and records to document program activities
• Maintain website information for upcoming programs and events
• Maintain online social media posts, event promotion and photos on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
• Test online event registration for website before promotion to clients
• Assist in engaging volunteers for appropriate program activities using established volunteer management practices
• Communicate with participants and other stakeholders to gain community support for the program and to solicit input to improve the program
• Liaise with managers to ensure effective and efficient program delivery

Outreach

• Support the Outreach Coordinator's program for social worker outreach
• Establish community support for discounted lodging, equipment and other benefits
• Develop press releases, brochures and other public relation materials
• Contact a broad spectrum of promotional outlets, print, electronic and social media to establish a strong support coalition
• Provide public presentations and demonstrations to potential support groups

Financial

• Assist in developing funding proposals for the program to ensure the continuous delivery of services
• Ensure that programs operate within the approved budget
• Monitor all budgeted program expenditures
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure that all financial records for the program are up to date

Other

• Ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness through in-kind donations and volunteers
• Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate
• Perform other duties as directed

The Program Coordinator should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum two years of experience in a related field
• Experience in program development, special event development and promotion
• Understanding of counseling principles and practices
• Interest in holistic health principles and practices
• Knowledge of staff/volunteer management and supervision
• Refined written skills and articulate public speaking ability
• Knowledge of website updating

Working Conditions

• Usually work in an office environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces
• Usually work a standard work week, but may be required to work some evenings, weekends or overnight to facilitate and monitor program activities

Proficiency in the use of computers for:

• Website updates and maintenance
• Word processing
• Simple accounting
• Databases
• Spreadsheets
• E-mail
• Internet
• Social media

Salary details

The Program Coordinator position is a part-time, non-exempt position. Salary range is $15-20/hour and is based on qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested parties should submit a resume and cover letter outlining why you're interested in the position and include relevant experience, achievements, salary history, and 3-5 professional references, to:

Trina Smith

recruitment@livingbeauty.org

Youth Law Academy Program Coordinator, Centro Legal de la Raza, Oakland, CA

Youth Law Academy Program Coordinator

Posted on: July 1, 2013
Application deadline: July 25, 2013
Posted by: Centro Legal de la Raza

DESCRIPTION

The Youth Law Academy, a project of Centro Legal de la Raza (Centro Legal), seeks a highly qualified individual for the position of Program Coordinator. The successful candidate will be building on prior accomplishments and significantly improving and expanding the Youth Law Academy's programs, resources and support.

THE ORGANIZATION

Founded in 1969, Centro Legal is a comprehensive legal services agency focused on strengthening low-income and Latino families by providing free, bilingual, and culturally sensitive legal representation, education and advocacy. The mission of Centro Legal is to protect and expand the human and civil rights of low-income people, particularly monolingual Spanish-speaking immigrants throughout the East Bay region of Northern California.

THE YOUTH LAW ACADEMY

The Youth Law Academy is fostering the next generation of talented judges and lawyers from underrepresented and diverse backgrounds. Through leadership development, mentorships, academic support, scholarships, college preparation, and career guidance, the Youth Law Academy encourages and supports youth in pursuing academic excellence and educational and professional opportunities in the law.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Youth Law Academy (YLA) Program Coordinator reports to the YLA Program Director and provides administrative support for the YLA, primarily in the areas of student data tracking, financial aid education, teaching of curriculum, coordination of activities, and mentorship.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with the planning and coordination of various events including financial aid education, Mock Trial, Swear-in Ceremony, YLA Retreat, SAT Test Prep course, mentor mixer, law office visits, and professional development series;
• Working with Program Director to recruit students to the Youth Law Academy by conducting outreach to local high school freshmen and presenting on the A-G course requirements;
• Working with Program Director to coordinate a team of mentors who include judges, attorneys, and college students;
• Assisting with Cash for College nights and community financial aid advising workshops;
• Tracking and managing student information including community service hours, personal profile, financial aid application progress, academic progress, and mentorship activities;
• Create culturally sensitive Individual Action Plans with students and parents;
• Coordinating and executing after-school programming for high school students. Programming includes Foundations in Law courses, Mock Trial exercises, life skills seminars, peer support, and leadership development; and
• Assisting students with problem solving and crisis management.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• BA degree;
• Bilingual Spanish-English preferred;
• Familiarity with Project-Based Learning methodology preferred;
• Familiarity with legal concepts preferred;
• Demonstrated minimum 1 year experience working with Financial Aid Advising to high school seniors and undergraduate students;
• Demonstrated minimum 1 year experience working with low-income urban youth;
• Experience working with a diverse client and staff population;
• Ability to bring strong, sustained energy and creativity to working with youth;
• Passion for YLA's mission;
• Ability to work independently with minimal to moderate supervision;
• Ability to work until 6:30pm during the weekday and occasional weekends;
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor with great interpersonal and communication skills; and
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary and Benefits: Salary starting at $36,000-$40,000, commensurate with experience, plus medical and dental benefits and a generous vacation and holiday package.

HOW TO APPLY

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until July 25, 2013. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Submit via email only: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) a list of three professional references to jobs@centrolegal.org. Place these words in the subject line "YLA Program Coordinator."

Contact Information:
Juan Vera, Youth Law Academy Program Director
Centro Legal de la Raza
3022 International Boulevard, Suite 410
Oakland, CA 94601
jobs@centrolegal.org
www.centrolegal.org

Centro Legal de la Raza is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited category. Centro Legal de la Raza is an affirmative action employer and strongly encourages women, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ, older persons, persons with disabilities, and all qualified persons to apply.

Program Coordinator, Medical Students for Choice, Philadelphia, PA

Program Coordinator

Posted on: May 24, 2013
Application deadline: June 26, 2013
Posted by: Medical Students for Choice

DESCRIPTION

Medical Students for Choice is dedicated to ensuring that women receive the full range of reproductive health-care choices. MSFC recognizes that one of the greatest obstacles to safe and legal abortion is the absence of trained providers. MSFC has over 10,000 medical student and resident activists on 159 campuses, working to make reproductive health care, including abortion, a part of standard medical education and residency training. For more information, visit www.ms4c.org

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Office Responsibilities:

• Staff the office regularly and reliably between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
• Answer the phone during business hours if needed and route calls to staff, as needed.
• Obtain mail from P.O. Box on a daily basis.
• Open mail and follow internal control procedures.

Specific Program Responsibilities:

1. Fulfillment

• Work with student organizing staff to select and order marketing materials such as t-shirts and bumper stickers. Manage the inventory of those supplies.
• Manage all shipping activities, including pricing out the most cost-effective shipping option, packaging, and shipping all meeting supplies as well as requests for materials from student groups. Maintain clear records of all shipments.
• Manage the video library and MVA/IUD/NSV resources.

2. Program Support Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Conferences and Events on all arrangements for conferences/meetings, including producing and copying all materials for registration packets and staffing the registration room. This includes scanning and filing all registration materials.
• Help to track program data as needed.
• Produce, package, and send program mailings in cooperation with other program staff.
• Provide backup to the Student Organizing Manager as needed with daily student communications.
• Other support as needed when possible.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to the mission of the organization.
• Bachelor's degree, some non-profit experience helpful.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite required.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.

HOW TO APPLY

In order to apply, submit your resume and cover letter to katie@ms4c.org. Please include your start date and a short statement describing your pro-choice beliefs in your cover letter. Candidates with letters that do not address these items will not be considered. Please send your documents as MSWord documents or PDFs.