Bridge (Academic And Arts) Support Coordinator - Managerial Tier B (Sy24-25)

Boston Arts Academy

Boston Arts Academy, a public high school for the visual and performing arts, is starting its 26th school year in September 2024 with approximately 500 students in Grades 9-12. Founded by the Pro Arts Consortium, BAA is charged with being a laboratory and a beacon for artistic and academic innovation and prepares a diverse community of aspiring artist-scholar-citizens to be successful in their college or professional careers and to be engaged members of a democratic society. More comprehensive material about our approach to teaching and learning is available on our website.

BAA is seeking staff members who

• Believe in the transformative power of an arts-based education;

• Want to create exciting, creative, and challenging opportunities for students;

• Seek to serve all students needs' including students with disabilities and English Language Learners in an inclusive environment; and

• Are committed to eliminating barriers that perpetuate systemic oppression.

Reports To: Clinical Coordinator and Dean of Student Achievement

Position Overview:

The Bridge Program was developed to support students who are returning from an acute hospitalization or those students at-risk of needing hospitalization. Students in Bridge often have complex medical, emotional, and academic needs that require intensive support to help them return to their regular class schedule. The role of the support specialist is to provide academic and social-emotional support to students enrolled in the Bridge program to help them achieve credits needed to complete the school year and/or to stay on track for graduation.

Responsibilities:

• With support of Dean of Student Achievement, Clinical Coordinator, and Health and Wellness Team, participate in intake meetings with students upon enrollment in the Bridge program

• Work with Clinical Coordinator, Health and Wellness Team, and students enrolled in Bridge to develop individual goals and discharge criteria for the program

• Provide tutoring and academic assistance to students in the Bridge program

• Monitor & document academic progress of students

• Maintain daily logs of work completed, coping skills used, and accomplishments/challenges

• Input student information into online database

• Maintain regular contact with all classroom teachers to obtain updates on students' academic standing, to gather coursework, and to receive extra support for students as needed

• Maintain the daily attendance log for students in Bridge

• Monitor class attendance by documenting when students enter and leave the Bridge classroom

• Maintain a "seriousness of purpose" culture/productive workspace so that students can complete class assignments with minimal distractions

• Perform check-ins with students regarding emotional functioning as needed

• Assist students in using coping skills that will help them regulate and re-engage with class and/or school work

• Maintain files for students in Bridge

• With support of the Clinical Coordinator and Health and Wellness Team, maintain proactive, two-way communication with parent/guardians of Bridge students regarding academic progress and support needs

• Communicate any urgent student concerns to Clinical Coordinator immediately

• Collaborate/Communicate with Clinical Coordinator and Dean of Student Achievement, as needed

• Participate in the Health and Wellness Team re-entry and other meetings upon request to assure coordination of supports for all students in the Bridge program.

• Work with Clinical Coordinator and Health and Wellness Team to learn, and then teach, coping skills to students enrolled in Bridge, as needed

• Attend weekly staff meetings

• Participate in professional development trainings as appropriate

Qualifications

• Required:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree

• Prior tutoring experience required

• Demonstrated interest in supporting students struggling with complex challenges

• Experience working with students with social-emotional challenges

• Strong organization skills

• Experience working within an urban educational setting preferred

Qualifications

• Preferred:

• Bilingual candidates preferred
• 3-5 years experience in special education or clinical setting

Terms: Managerial B

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

Note: School-based managerial employees will work 223 days between July 1st and June 30th each year. The 223-day work-year will include the 180 days in which the school is in session, and the additional days will be determined by the employee and the principal or head of the school. This position is subject to the City of Boston residency requirement.

School-based managerial employees are not eligible for vacation time or compensatory time. In the event of school cancellation due to snow or inclement weather, school-based managerial employees need not report to work.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.