Male Leadership Coach - Northeast ECHS

Male Leadership Coach - Northeast ECHS

Location:

Austin ISD

Job Code: 574 | # of openings: 1

Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation’s largest and most effective dropout prevention organization. For over 40 years, CIS has surrounded students with a community of support—empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Male Student Achievement Program (MSAP) is a transformative, school-based leadership and peer support program for male-identifying high school students. The program empowers male students to make their communities stronger and builds a positive brotherhood of support. The pillars of MSAP are critical mentoring, leadership development, developing a positive view of male masculinity, academic coaching, and post‑secondary access.

We are hiring a full‑time Male Leadership Coach for Northeast HS in Austin ISD
. In this role, you will lead a cohort of young men through weekly group sessions, provide individualized case management, and coordinate experiences that help them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. A typical workday mirrors school hours. Occasional evening and weekend work is expected.

• Facilitate weekly MSAP group sessions and leadership development curriculum
• Build supportive relationships with students through one‑on‑one check‑ins, case management, and crisis response
• Partner with school staff, families, and CIS teammates to remove barriers to student success
• Connect students with enrichment opportunities including college visits, career exploration, and service‑learning projects
• Support identity development and social‑emotional growth through culturally responsive mentoring
• Document student progress and maintain accurate case notes and data in the CIS database
• Coordinate end‑of‑year celebrations such as National Decision Day and other MSAP events
• Plan, coordinate, and lead MSAP events such as field trips and retreats
• Serve as a visible, trustworthy role model and presence on campus

• At least 2 years of experience working with boys and young men of color, ideally in a school, nonprofit, or community‑based setting
• Strong group facilitation skills and the ability to lead discussions rooted in identity, leadership, and resilience
• A collaborative and strengths‑based approach to working with students, families, and school teams
• Experience managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments
• A commitment to cultural humility in youth development
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, education, or a related field—or equivalent lived and professional experience
• Spanish/English bilingual skills
• Lived experience as a Black or Latinx male is strongly encouraged and highly valued but not required

• Salary:
  Starting at $3,550/month, commensurate with experience and internal equity
• Time Off: 4+ weeks of paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid summer leave, and 2 weeks of paid vacation
• Benefits: 100% employer‑paid base medical insurance, dental, vision, FSA, EAP, life and disability coverage, and professional development
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with employer match
• Work Culture:
  An inclusive environment where you are encouraged to bring your full self to work

This position reports to the Program Director for the Male Student Achievement Programs.

This is a campus‑based position. Working hours may fall outside typical work hours. Occasional evening and weekend work is expected.

Applications accepted until the positions are filled.

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is an equal‑opportunity employer.