Gear Up Coordinator

Hansen School District •South Central / Twin Falls •Pupil Personnel •Secondary •Part Time •Posted 1M ago

About this job

Hansen School District is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to join our team as the Gear Up Coordinator.

The GEAR UP site coordinator will:

 -Orient parents, students, faculty, and staff to GEAR UP and raise awareness of the benefits of postsecondary education among school personnel, parents, and the community at large
- Serve as a college planning resource for teachers, educators, counselors, and parents.
- Recruit, train, and maintain a GEAR UP school site team and mentoring team.
-Develop, implement, and/or enhance parent workshops.
 -Coordinate academic year college visits for students.
 - Develop and implement comprehensive pre-college programs for middle and high school students, including career exploration, academic and financial planning, and preparation.
 Coordinate or perform annual planning sessions with GEAR UP students.
 -Work cooperatively with educators to provide enrichment activities, including job shadowing, college visits, etc.
- Manage data collection and entry from schools and provide continuous feedback to the GEAR UP state staff and school officials regarding project benchmarks and outcomes.
- Collect rosters from each event listing students and families served.
 Submit monthly invoices, receipts, logs, and reporting documents to GEAR UP Idaho state staff.
- Develop and maintain an annual program plan.
- Attend mandatory state or national professional development or training events.
- Plan and coordinate professional development for school staff.
 Support GEAR UP state initiatives by coordinating school activities, providing planning assistance, or acting as a chaperone.
 Serve as a mentor and positive role model for GEAR UP students; encourage students in the eligible cohorts to participate in GEAR UP activities.
- Work to expand capacity for college access in the school and community.
- Prioritize compliance with all GEAR UP state and federal regulations.

To be considered for this position, please fill out the Classified Application on our district website (hansenschools.org) or the district office at 550 South Main Street between 8 and 3. Please include a cover letter, resume, any credentials you may have, and two current letters of recommendation. Application materials can be mailed or emailed to Superintendent Angie Lakey-Campbell at alakey-campbell@hansenschools.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hansen School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.