Blue and Gold Institute Coordinator; Decatur High School

Blue and Gold Institute Coordinator (Decatur High School) -

Position Type: High School Teaching

Date Posted: 6/4/2026

Location: Decatur High School

Department: Decatur High School

FSLA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: 225 days

Date Reviewed: 06/2026

Terms of Employment: The Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, shall appoint the High School Graduation/Academic Counselor. The annual period of service for the Blue and Gold Institute Coordinator shall be 225 days.

The Blue & Gold Institute Coordinator oversees the daily operation of the Blue & Gold Institute, providing leadership and support for students who need flexible pathways to graduation. The role encompasses the core responsibilities of graduation planning, credit monitoring, credit recovery, and postsecondary readiness, while expanding to include program coordination, student reengagement, transition planning, and support for virtual and alternative learning pathways.

The Coordinator works collaboratively with students, families, and staff to ensure students remain connected, supported, and on track for graduation.

• Monitor academic progress, attendance, behavior, and graduation status for participating students.
• Develop and maintain individualized student success plans.
• Conduct regular student conferences focused on goal setting, progress monitoring, and accountability.
• Coordinate interventions and supports aligned to the Georgia Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (GaMTSS).

Facilitate reengagement strategies for students demonstrating attendance, behavioral, or academic concerns.

• Perform all graduation and credit recovery responsibilities, including:
• Credit audits and graduation tracking.
• Graduation plan development and monitoring.
• Postsecondary planning and advising.
• Student and family conferences regarding graduation requirements.
• Coordinate credit recovery opportunities and monitor student completion.
• Support students in remaining on track for graduation and developing postsecondary plans.

• Coordinate daily operations of the Blue & Gold Institute.
• Facilitate the student referral, review, intake, and enrollment process.
• Collaborate with school counselors, MTSS teams, administrators, and teachers to determine program placement and support needs.
• Maintain accurate student records, intervention documentation, and program data.

Monitor program effectiveness and prepare reports on student outcomes.

• Coordinate summer school programming and student participation.
• Support student credit recovery and graduation planning during the summer months.
• Conduct outreach and intervention efforts for students at risk of disengagement during school breaks.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and policies for online learning, perform yearly program assessments, and provide ongoing budgetary analysis.
• Collaborate with the Administrative team to assess and improve instructional and operational practices.

Oversees the Blue and Gold Institute, supervises and evaluates counselors and teachers who support students in virtual and alternative learning pathways.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Advanced degree in education or a related field.
• Georgia leadership certificate or program enrollment.
• Minimum of five years of high school experience.
• Successful experiences working with secondary at‑risk students.
• Working knowledge of appropriate strategies for reducing behaviors that put students at risk of not graduating from high school.
• Ability to analyze, develop, implement, and track intervention plans, data and strategies.
• Knowledge of alternative pathways to graduation and best practices in virtual, blended, and nontraditional educational settings.
• Ability to connect students and families with appropriate community services and supports to address barriers to school success and graduation.

Online Teaching Endorsement or experience implementing online learning platforms.

Performance of this job shall be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the board's policy of evaluation on certified personnel.